HealthBy the numbers: World Traditional Medicine Day

World Traditional Medicine Day was established at the 1991 International Conference on Traditional Medicine and falls on October 22. By the end of 2025, annual visits to China’s TCM facilities reached 1.82 billion. More than 100 WHO member states recognize acupuncture, and Chinese TCM products reach 196 countries and regions. Since 2000, China accounted for 80.4% of published and 84.2% of granted global patents for AI applications in traditional medicine.

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CChina News Service★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 08:50Original