From 18th to 19th local time, the 2023 International Symposium on acupuncture and moxibustion and Moxibustion, sponsored by the World Federation of acupuncture and moxibustion Societies, the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and organized by the Thai Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctors, was held in Bangkok, Thailand. Seminar site. With the theme of "inheriting the essence and promoting the innovative development of acupuncture and moxibustion in traditional Chinese medicine", Li Yingmin attracted more than 400 experts and scholars in the field of acupuncture and moxibustion in traditional Chinese medicine from nearly 40 countries and regions to attend the conference, and more than 2 million people worldwide watched the live broadcast of the conference online. Lin Danqian, President of the Thai Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, delivered a welcome speech. In his welcoming speech, Lin Danqian, President of the Thai Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners, stated that traditional Chinese medicine has been introduced to Thailand for over a thousand years, and Thailand is the first country outside of China to fully legalize traditional Chinese medicine. The Thai Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners will continue to promote the standardization and maturity of clinical medical treatment and scientific research in traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand. Huang Luqi, Deputy Director of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of China and academician of the CAE Member, said at the opening ceremony that acupuncture and moxibustion, as a major discipline listed by the World Health Organization and the most widely used traditional medicine treatment method, has injected strong power into strengthening the exchange and mutual learning between traditional medicine and modern medicine, and helping to build a community of human health. The National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine will continue to focus on international cooperation projects to promote the service of traditional Chinese medicine to a community with a shared future for humanity in the new era. In his speech, Akong, chairman of the Thai Traditional Chinese Medicine Management Committee, said that China and Thailand have maintained smooth cooperation for a long time since the establishment of diplomatic relations 48 years ago. At present, there are 1956 legitimate TCM doctors in Thailand, and acupuncture and moxibustion plays an important role in Thailand's medical and health care. I hope to take this conference as an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation between Thailand and China in the field of healthcare and promote the implementation of various achievements. Thai Minister of Health Chongran sent a letter congratulating the seminar on its success. He hopes to use this conference as an opportunity to enhance the exchange of academic knowledge, clinical experience, and research reports globally, apply correct treatment methods to prevent and treat diseases, and protect public health. The two-day seminar arranged a keynote report and four academic sub venues. Liu Baoyan, president of the World Federation of acupuncture and moxibustion Societies, Lin Danqian, president of the Thai Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctors, Yu Xiaochun, president of the Chinese acupuncture and moxibustion Society, Zhang Boli, CAE Member, Wu Yiling, academician of the CAE Member, Han Jisheng, CAS Member, and other well-known experts at home and abroad made keynote reports. Zhang Boli, academician of the CAE Member, delivered a video speech at the seminar. Li Yingmin took a photo at the academic branch meeting. Nearly 60 experts discussed the clinical research and typical medical records of acupuncture and moxibustion in traditional Chinese medicine, the progress of basic research on modern acupuncture and moxibustion in traditional Chinese medicine, the innovation and cutting-edge progress of traditional medicine integration, and the popularization and application of acupuncture and moxibustion in traditional Chinese medicine. During the conference, the intangible cultural heritage exhibition of "acupuncture and moxibustion and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine" was also held, which introduced the historical development of acupuncture and moxibustion and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine in detail. (New News Agency)