China plans to train 1300 overseas traditional Chinese medicine talents in the next three years

In order to deepen international cooperation in traditional medicine with the "the Belt and Road" countries, China will conduct special training for 1300 TCM talents from relevant countries in the next three years. This is what the reporter learned from the 3rd World Conference on Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology held in Changchun from December 7th to 9th.

Traditional Chinese medicine is becoming an emerging field of international cooperation. According to the statistics of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China has signed special TCM cooperation documents with more than 40 foreign governments, regional authorities and international organizations, and is building 30 high-quality overseas TCM centers in the "the Belt and Road" countries.

Yu Yanhong, director of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said at the meeting that the next step will focus on acupuncture and moxibustion research, herbal medicine research, evidence-based research in traditional medicine and other fields, and carry out scientific and technological innovation exchanges and transformation cooperation with relevant countries, regions and international organizations to improve the scientific research level of traditional medicine. We plan to train the first batch of 1300 traditional Chinese medicine talents from relevant countries in the next three years, jointly promoting the international exchange and inheritance of traditional Chinese medicine culture.

The theme of this conference is "New Quality Leading Health Technology Co creating the Future". Representatives from over 20 countries and regions exchanged ideas on topics such as promoting technological innovation in traditional Chinese medicine and improving its service capabilities.

During the conference, the 2024 Changchun International Medical and Health Industry Expo was held simultaneously, with over 100000 attendees. Numerous manufacturers showcased their innovative products such as intelligent diagnostic and treatment equipment and precise traditional Chinese medicine dispensing systems in the exhibition area, showcasing the latest achievements in the modernization of traditional Chinese medicine and attracting many overseas buyers for business connections.

Some Latin American countries also have herbal medicine, but it is mainly popular in rural areas and has not reached a high level, "said Peruvian purchaser Bacanova Elena. This conference left a deep impression on her on the development level of traditional Chinese medicine and she hopes to have more cooperation with Chinese counterparts in the future.