The 18th World Congress on Chinese Medicine was Held in Hong Kong, China

The 18th World Congress on Chinese Medicine was Held in Hong Kong, China
Leung Chun-ying, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor Attended the Congress and Delivered Speeches. Yu Yanhong Delivered a Video Speech

 

                               Congress Venue

 

On December 4th, the 18th World Congress of Chinese Medicine was grandly held in Hong Kong, China, which is sponsored by World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies and undertaken by the Hong Kong Registered Chinese Medicine Association. The theme of the congress is "Chinese Medicine Benefits Human Health-Opportunities and Challenges of Global Chinese Medicine". Leung Chun-ying, vice chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Yu Yanhong, Party Member of the the National Health  Commission of the People’s Republic of China and the Party Secretary of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tan Tieniu, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Mr. Ma Jianzhong, President of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies attended the congress and delivered speeches. Ms. Chen Feng Fuzhen, former Director-General of the World Health Organization, Sang Binsheng, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, and other relevant leaders attended the meeting. The Ministry of Civil Affairs of China sent a congratulatory letter to the meeting. The congress attracted more than 2,000 experts and scholars from more than 60 countries and regions around the world to attend the congress online and offline, with more than 3.8 million live viewers online.

 

 

 

Opening Ceremony

 

At the opening ceremony of the congress, Ma Jianzhong delivered a welcome speech to the participants on behalf of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies. First of all, he expressed condolences and welcomed to the global Chinese medicine workers attending this congress, and expressed heartfelt thanks to the distinguished guests and leaders in Hong Kong. Ma Jianzhong introduced WFCMS is an active advocate of inheriting and developing Chinese medicine, and it is also a firm practitioner. At present, WFCMS has developed into the world's largest international academic organization of Chinese medicine, with 277 group members and 204 branches in 72 countries and regions. WFCMS is a full member of WHO non-governmental organizations, a-level liaison unit of ISO Technical Committee of Chinese Medicine, and an advisory body of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. This year, WFCMS was granted "special consultative status" by the United Nations Economic and Social Council, which will help further promote the future communication between WFCMS and the United Nations and other international organizations, and deeply participate in global health governance. Ma Jianzhong said that WFCMS will continue to join hands with members of various groups, branches and practitioners of Chinese medicine around the world to make new contributions to jointly guarding the healthy and bright future of mankind.

Chairman MA Jianzhong Delivered a Speech

 

In Ma Jianzhong and Liang Zhenying speech, it was pointed out that the World Congress of Chinese Medicine was held for 18 sessions, and it was held in Hong Kong for the first time this year to encourage and affirm the Chinese medicine industry in Hong Kong. Chinese medicine in Hong Kong has a deep foundation, and there is no lack of innovation while inheriting it. Hong Kong has a large number of firms engaged in ready-for-use traditional Chinese medicine manufacturing, Chinese herbal medicine processing, import and export trade, wholesale and retail, and has a long history of connecting with domestic and foreign countries. Hong Kong's strict supervision of medicinal materials and drugs and the good goodwill of Hong Kong drug dealers have made Hong Kong a reliable market for Chinese medicinal materials and ready-for-use traditional Chinese medicine, and a "super contact" for promoting Chinese medicine to go international. In the future, we should intensify our efforts to ensure that the development of Chinese medicine and the development of Chinese medicine industry receive sufficient support in Hong Kong.

 

 

Leung Chun-ying Delivers a Speech

 

Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor pointed out in his speech that Chinese medicine is the traditional advantage of Hong Kong. Chinese medicine practitioners in Hong Kong have been using traditional Chinese medicine theories and methods to prevent and treat diseases for the general public, which is well received and supported by the general public. After Hong Kong's return to the motherland, Chinese medicine has made great progress. In 1999, the SAR Government enacted the Chinese Medicine Ordinance, which established the statutory professional status of Chinese medicine and ensured the safety, quality and effectiveness of Chinese medicine. Under the impetus of the government, Chinese medicine clinics and teaching and research centers are now set up in 18 districts of Hong Kong to provide government-funded Chinese medicine outpatient services to the public, and provide internship and training opportunities for local universities, Chinese medicine undergraduates and graduates. On the other hand, the government provides cooperative treatment services between Chinese and Western medicine for patients with specific diseases in specific public hospitals, so as to promote mutual cooperation between Chinese medicine and Western medicine.

 

The most important power source for the development of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong is the support of the state. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Central Government for its strong support and National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for its guidance over the years. I hope that the Chinese medicine industry in Hong Kong can seize the opportunity and make greater contributions to promoting the cause of Chinese medicine and promoting human health.

Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor Delivers a Speech

 

 

Yu Yanhong pointed out in his video speech that Chinese medicine is the treasure of ancient Chinese science and the key to open the treasure house of Chinese civilization. For thousands of years, it is Chinese medicine that can turn the Chinese nation from danger to safety again and again. At present, Chinese medicine has spread to 196 countries and regions, and the number of people who have received Chinese medicine treatment in the world has reached more than one third of the world population. As China's beautiful international business card and "health messenger", Chinese medicine has become an important part of building a "community of human destiny" and a "the belt and road initiative". Yu Yanhong pointed out that strengthening exchanges and cooperation in the field of Chinese medicine worldwide is of great significance for fighting novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic and safeguarding human health. Yu Yanhong put forward three initiatives: First, persist in inheriting and innovating and promote the academic development of Chinese medicine; Second, adhere to exchanges and cooperation to promote Chinese medicine to play its unique advantages and roles; Third, persist in unity and fight against the epidemic, and make contributions to building a community of human health and health. She hopes that the World Federation and its members will make joint efforts, actively mobilize resources from all parties, and form joint efforts with overseas Chinese medicine centers, so as to contribute to the early victory of epidemic prevention and control and the health and well-being of people all over the world and even all mankind.

 

 

Yu Yanhong Delivers a Video Speech

 

 

Tan Tieniu pointed out in his speech that Chinese medicine in Hong Kong has a profound mass base and fine tradition. After returning to the motherland, with the attention and support of the SAR government, Chinese medicine in Hong Kong has entered the development track of regularization and specialization. At the same time, Hong Kong has developed a unique development path by taking advantage of relying on the motherland and connecting the world.

 

 

Tan Tieniu Delivers a Speech

 

Feng Jiu Delivers a Speech

Zhang Qi, head of the Department of Traditional Medicine of the World Health Organization, sent a video speech for the conference. The academic atmosphere of this conference is strong.

 

In the theme report session, many academicians and experts brought cutting-edge guidance to the academic development of Chinese medicine. Mr. Zhang Boli, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and winner of the national honorary title of "People's Hero", gave a report entitled "Thoughts on the High-quality Development of Chinese Medicine in the New Era"; Mr. Wu Yiling, academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, gave a report entitled Chinese Academy of Engineering, made a report entitled "Determination of Clinical Efficacy of Arsenic in Treating Leukemia"; Mr. Wang Qi, academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering and master of Chinese medicine, gave a report entitled "Playing the Role of Chinese Medicine in Building a Community of Human Health and Health"; Lu Aiping, Dean of the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Hong Kong Baptist University, gave a report entitled "Chinese Medicine and Data Science Towards Precision Medicine and Translational Science"; Zhang Weilin, Director of the Development Project Office of Chinese Medicine Hospitals of the Food and Health Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, gave a report entitled "The Latest Progress of Chinese Medicine Hospitals in Hong Kong"; Lin Zhixiu, Associate Dean of School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, gave a report entitled "Efficacy and Molecular Mechanism of Self-made Eczema Prescription in Treating Atopic Dermatitis".

 

Academician Zhang Boli Permanent President of Hong Kong Registered Chinese Medicine Association, gave a welcome speech to the congress

 

 gave a report entitled "Thoughts on the High-quality Development of Chinese Medicine in the New Era"

 

Academician Wu Yiling gave a report entitled "Theoretical System of Collateral Diseases and Its Application"

Zhang Xueyuan made a report entitled "Determination of Clinical Efficacy of Arsenic in Treating Leukemia"

Academician Wang Qi made a report entitled "Giving Play to the Role of Chinese Medicine in Building a Community of Human Health and Health"

 

 

Professor LYU Aiping gave a report entitled "Traditional Chinese Medicine and Data Science Towards Precision Medicine and Translational Science"

 

 

Dr. Zhang Weilin gave a report entitled "The latest progress of Chinese medicine hospitals in Hong Kong"

 

Professor Lin Zhixiu gave a report entitled "Efficacy and molecular mechanism of self-made eczema prescription in treating atopic dermatitis"

 

Xu Chunbo and Chen Lixin, deputy secretaries-general of the WFCSM, and Pan Ping, assistant secretary-general, attended the meeting online.

 

Sang Binsheng made a summary of the closing ceremony of the congress. He pointed out that the 18th World Congress on Chinese Medicine is a high-standard congress, a high-level congress, a congress with various academics, a congress covering a wide range, and a congress seeking truth and being pragmatic. Sang Binsheng said that WFCMS is willing to make unremitting efforts with Chinese medicine workers around the world to promote the global development of Chinese medicine, serve human health and build a community of human health.

 

Sang Binsheng made a summary at the closing ceremony of the congress.

 

The 19th World Congress of Chinese Medicine will be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2022. At the closing ceremony of the 18th World Congress of Chinese Medicine, representatives of Hong Kong Registered Chinese Medicine Association and the World Federation of Directors Association of the Port Area jointly handed the flag to the organizer of the 19th World Congress of Chinese Medicine, Brazil's Xiying Laiba Factory and the representatives of Import and Export Corporation (Daming Company).

 

Flag Handing Ceremony of the World Congress of Chinese Medicine

 

This congress has high academic quality and wide coverage, covering many topics such as clinical experience of traditional Chinese medicine, high-quality development of traditional Chinese medicine, international development of traditional Chinese medicine in the era of big data and anti-epidemic of traditional Chinese medicine from an overseas perspective. Academic reports come from Spain, France, Hungary, Greece, Australia, Fiji, Brazil, Thailand, Philippines, Japan, South Africa, Namibia and other countries, sharing the development and clinical medication characteristics of Chinese medicine in various countries and regions. With the great attention and strong support of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government of China, the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of China, the Ministry of Civil Affairs of China and other relevant units, the meeting successfully completed the scheduled schedule. Phoenix.com, China.com + +, Baidu Video, Qihuang.com and other live broadcast platforms were broadcast live online in both Chinese and English.