In a strong reaffirmation of its dedication to global health, the Chinese premier emphasized the importance of traditional medicine during the 2024 World Conference on Traditional Medicine held in Beijing.
Premier Xi Jinping, in a congratulatory letter, highlighted China's commitment to enhancing traditional medicine to benefit people worldwide. He underscored the theme of this year's conference, \"Diversity, Inheritance, Innovation: Traditional Medicines for All,\" calling for collaborative efforts to strengthen medical and health cooperation.
Xi stressed the necessity of addressing global health challenges collectively and promoting the creation of a global health community. He expressed China's willingness to work alongside the international community to foster mutual learning in traditional medicines, integrate them into the global health system, and drive innovative developments in traditional medicine culture.
Highlighting traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Xi stated that China has always placed equal importance on modern medicine and TCM, paving a unique path for the development of traditional medicine.
The 2024 World Conference on Traditional Medicine, jointly organized by the World Health Organization and Chinese partners including the National Health Commission, runs from December 3 to 4. The event aims to enhance global access to traditional and complementary medicine and its integration into healthcare systems worldwide.
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