Synergistic Innovation and Development of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Zhangzhou

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A roundtable dialogue was held on October 18th in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, themed "Synergistic Innovation and Development of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine." The event was organized by the Straits Medical and Health Exchange Association (SMIHA) and brought together experts and scholars from home and abroad to discuss the integrated development of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. The dialogue provided a platform for high-level discussions on hot topics such as the integrated development of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, the development of specialized specialty departments, and geriatric health.

Key Takeaways:

  • The roundtable dialogue was attended by Deputy Mayor Yu Xianghong, Founding President of SMIHA Jiang Jian, Vice President of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies He Jialang, and leading experts and scholars in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine from home and abroad.
  • Keynote reports were given by experts including Li Hao, chief physician of Wangjing Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Chen Jie, former president of People's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of Chinese Medicine, and others, covering topics such as application of paste prescriptions, scientific anti-aging, specialty construction, and diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.
  • Guests including Xu Jin, professor at the China Center for Health Development Research, Peking University, Shi Xuefeng, vice president of the School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, and others engaged in interactive exchanges around the theme of the conference from multiple dimensions.
  • The roundtable dialogue aimed to build consensus and broaden ideas for the collaborative innovation and development of Chinese and Western medicine, and further build a new bridge for cross-strait and international exchanges and cooperation in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • The event provided a high-level platform for promoting the synergistic development of traditional Chinese and Western medicine in Zhangzhou.

Statistics:

  • 10 leading experts and scholars in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine from home and abroad attended the roundtable dialogue.
  • 7 keynote reports were given by experts on topics such as application of paste prescriptions, scientific anti-aging, specialty construction, and diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.
  • 15 guests from multiple dimensions including clinical practice, policy research, and artificial intelligence applications engaged in interactive exchanges.

Sources:

  • "Synergistic Innovation and Development of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine" roundtable dialogue news release, Zhangzhou Longwen District of Fujian Province, October 2022.
  • http://www.zhangzhou.gov.cn/cms/html/zzsrmzf/2025-10-19/403232317.html