TCM News
Key TCM updates from China and abroad — policy, research, industry and global developments, refreshed every two days.
WHO reports outcomes of World Traditional Medicine Conference
The WHO detailed outcomes of the World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026: adoption of the Beijing Initiative on conserving medicinal plant resources, a report on AI empowering global traditional medicine, and the launch of a global alliance for traditional and integrative medicine to foster research collaboration. (Source: WHO, 10-30)
Lab study explores classic formula vs drug-resistant cancer
Researchers at Shaoxing University reported in Frontiers in Immunology that Huayu Wan — a formula derived from the Taohong Siwu and Didang decoctions — induced ferroptosis in cisplatin-resistant esophageal cancer cells in vitro, a new lead against chemotherapy resistance that still awaits clinical validation. (Source: ScienceAlert, 10-31)
AI and robots are reshaping TCM services
China Daily reports that AI and robotics are entering TCM at speed: in Beijing E-Town, an intelligent TCM android named after the famed physician Wang Shuhe can assist pulse diagnosis and health management, as algorithms and big data open new space for diagnostics research and smart manufacturing. (Source: China Daily, 10-31)
Chengdu University of TCM marks its 70th anniversary
Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine held a ceremony in Chengdu on the evening of October 30 to mark its 70th anniversary, attended by alumni from home and abroad along with several academicians; the university says talent training, research and tech transfer keep advancing local TCM industries. (Source: China News Service, 10-31)
Chongqing launches TCM health carnival with 43 techniques
Chongqing has launched a 'TCM Good Recipes and Skills' health carnival in Bishan, where 43 featured techniques are on display; residents can try suitable therapies such as tuina massage and moxibustion on site, as the event promotes integrating TCM into everyday health management. (Source: China News Service/People's Daily, 10-31)