China is accelerating efforts to modernize its traditional Chinese medicine industry, including embedding artificial intelligence to boost research and development and expand access to quality TCM services, as policymakers seek to transform the centuries-old sector into a technology-driven industry with stronger global reach.

A Chinese medical team working in Rwanda has introduced a childbirth technique combining traditional Chinese medicine with modern obstetric care.

Industry bridging gap between ancient roots and modern clinical standards

Located at the northern foot of Changbai Mountain, Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture in Jilin province boasts a rich ecological environment and abundant natural resources, offering rare advantages for cultivating authentic Chinese medicinal materials.

To capitalize on the trend of infusing foods and goods with traditional Chinese medicine, Da Ren Tang recently opened a wellness center in Tianjin that combines TCM services with retail and food sales, including herbal bread and TCM-infused coffee.

Anguo, a county-level city under the administration of Baoding in north China's Hebei Province, is one of the largest traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) ingredient distribution centers in the country.