A comprehensive longitudinal study published in the International Journal of Obesity documents a persistent increase in childhood overweight and obesity rates across all Chinese provinces from 2000 to 2019, with projections extending to 2030. The detailed provincial analysis reveals geographic and demographic disparities influenced by urbanization and socioeconomic factors. The study emphasizes the growing public health challenge posed by pediatric obesity in China and calls for targeted governance and policy interventions to curb future disease burden.