The State Council has released the “Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Revitalization and Development Major Projects Implementation Plan.” This comprehensive document outlines a strategic approach to enhance the role of TCM in China’s health, economic, scientific, technological, cultural, and ecological landscape.
TCM’s Strategic Importance
The document emphasizes that TCM is a vital resource in China, contributing to health, economy, science, technology, culture, and ecology. The plan is based on four core principles: enhancing the ability to serve the masses, following established rules and leveraging advantages, improving quality and balanced development, and innovating mechanisms to stimulate vitality.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Eight key projects have been deployed under this plan, including:
- The high-quality development project of TCM health services
- The collaborative promotion project of TCM and Western medicine
- The TCM inheritance, innovation, and modernization project
- The TCM characteristic talents cultivation project (Qihuang Project)
- The TCM quality improvement and industrial promotion project
- The TCM culture promotion project
- The TCM development project
- The TCM comprehensive reform national pilot project
These projects are supported by a total of 26 construction projects, aimed at modernizing and expanding the reach of TCM across various sectors.
Strategic Implications
The implementation of these projects is expected to significantly enhance the quality and accessibility of TCM services, foster innovation in TCM practices, and integrate TCM more effectively with modern medical systems. This plan represents a concerted effort to preserve and promote the rich heritage of TCM while adapting it to meet the health needs of the modern population.-Fineline Info & Tech
