To leverage the unique advantages of Jiangsus rich TCM resourcespromote the overseas dissemination of TCM culture, the Jiangsu Provincial Overseas Chinese Federation, in collaboration with Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine held the "Warm Spring in the Apricot Grove: Gathering Global Expat Leaders to Promote International Development of TCM" event in Nanjing on May 23, 2024. Approximately 40 participants attended the event, including Ai Hui, Vice Chair of the Jiangsu Provincial Overseas Chinese Federation; Wu Wenzhong, President of Jiangsu Provincial Hospital; Chen Renshou, Director of the TCM Literature Research Institute at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine; Sun Wei, Chief Scientist at Jiangsu Provincial Hospitala renowned TCM expert; Zhou Huifang, Vice President of the Jiangsu Provincial Overseas Chinese Federations International Cultural Exchange Promotion Association;overseas expat leaders participating in the 2024 Jiangsu Overseas Chinese Association Gathering. The event was hosted by He Zhongjian, Vice President of Jiangsu Provincial Hospital.
During the meeting, Ai Hui delivered an important speech, while Wu Wenzhong welcomed the guestsprovided an overview of Jiangsu Provincial Hospital. Chang Cheng, Director of the TCM Huiqiao Base, discussed the hospitals recent efforts to support overseas Chinese communities. Professors Chen Renshou, Sun Wei,Zhou Huifang shared insights on topics such as "The HistoryCultural Heritage of Jiangsu TCM," "Sino-French TCM ExchangePromotion,""Sharing TCM Culture Both DomesticallyInternationally." Chen Zhen, President of the CentralEastern European TCM Culture Association, introduced experiences in promoting TCM overseas, particularly focusing on the process of promoting TCM cultureits legislative support in Hungary.
Participating overseas leaders expressed that TCM is a treasure of Chinese culturea testament to the wisdom of the Chinese nation. As leaders of overseas Chinese organizations, they committed to telling the stories of TCM wellspreading TCM culture worldwide, contributing to the international development of TCM.
