China News Service, Beijing, October 18 (Reporters Zhou Xin, Ma Shuaisha, Li Chun) From October 17th to 18th, the 2026 World Congress of Traditional Medicine was held in Beijing. During the conference, the Global Traditional Medicine Alliance was formally established. Chinese and foreign experts interviewed pointed out that the establishment of the alliance will help deepen international collaboration in the field of traditional medicine and promote the development of global health.
The reporter learned from the conference that the Global Traditional Medicine Alliance is the world's first non-profit, non-governmental international scientific and technological organization in the field of traditional medicine. It is committed to promoting international exchanges, scientific and technological cooperation, capacity building and common development in the fields of traditional medicine, complementary medicine and integrative medicine, so that traditional medicine can better benefit human health.
Sun Xin, director of the China Evidence-Based Medicine Center at West China Hospital of Sichuan University, told a reporter from China News Service that the establishment of the Global Traditional Medicine Alliance will effectively promote international cooperation in the field of traditional medicine and help the development of global health.
Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, a member of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, pointed out that the establishment of the alliance is of historic significance. Currently, governments around the world are promoting the development of traditional medicine systems, and it is crucial to learn from each other and pool the collective wisdom of all nations. "Especially China, as a leader in the field of traditional medicine, has made outstanding achievements in promoting the integrated development of traditional medicine." Chowdhury said that with the participation of more countries, institutions and individuals, the alliance may promote the development of multi-country traditional medicine systems.
Li Jie, president of Guang'anmen Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, said that past research on traditional medicine has shown good effectiveness, and the Global Traditional Medicine Alliance can build a platform to promote the co-construction and sharing of the latest clinical evidence and diagnosis and treatment standards, so that relevant results can benefit people around the world. "The alliance can not only share cutting-edge research results, but also serve as a carrier for exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations." Li Jie said, looking forward to relying on the alliance platform to continue to promote advanced experience in the development of traditional Chinese medicine to the world.
Rudolf Bauer, chairman of the European Pharmacopoeia Chinese Medicine Working Group, believes that in the context of globalization, the global traditional medicine alliance will present both opportunities and challenges, and will promote researchers from various countries to deepen collaboration toward a "common goal."
Talking about the impact of artificial intelligence on the development of traditional medicine, Sun Xin believes that with the help of globally recognized technology systems such as artificial intelligence, the research and development, clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine and the integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine can be optimized. The construction of the alliance will promote the internationalization of technology, cognition and practical application, and continue to deepen the international collaboration between traditional medicine and modern medicine.
It is reported that the alliance has attracted 117 units and individuals from 19 countries and regions. "The alliance adheres to the concepts of openness, innovation and win-win, and advocates joint construction, resource sharing, complementary advantages and common development among global members." Qin Huaijin, vice chairman and secretary-general of the Global Traditional Medicine Alliance, said that he hopes the alliance is not only a communication platform, but also a platform that can connect resources, promote cooperation and create common value.
