| BACKG ROU N D 1.1 | Clinical dilemmas: there is a heavy burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in obesity, and medications for weight management while reducing cardiovascular risks are not yet clinically available Obesity, a recurring and progressive chronic disease, has emerged as a significant global public health concern, imposing substantial burdens on both human health and socioeconomic development. Recent data predict a sharp rise in the global overweight or obesity rate, from 38% in 2020 to an anticipated 51% by 2035, positioning half of the global population in these categories. 1 At present, about 50% of adults in China are overweight or obese, marking it as the country with the highest number of such cases worldwide. The prevalence peaks in the age groups of 55-59 and 70-74. The risk of cardiometabolic complications (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, prediabetes, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, etc.) is significantly higher in overweight and obese individuals compared to those with normal body mass index (BMI). 2 In addition, overweight and obesity are independent risk factors for cardiovascular risks. 3 According to This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.