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On the afternoon of June 30, a delegation of the training program on capacity building for economic and management personnel in the health sector of developing countries, organized by the Beijing National Accounting Institute (hereinafter referred to as the "training program"), visited Xiyuan Hospital of CACMS. Jiao Mingpeng, Deputy Director of the Academic Affairs Department of the Beijing National Accounting Institute, and Li Qiuyan, Party Secretary of Xiyuan Hospital of CACMS, attended the event.This training program is a foreign aid training program of the Ministry of Commerce, with all participants being officials at the director-level and division-level from health and medical manageme…

Recently, a delegation led by Wisnu Barlianto, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia, visited Xiyuan Hospital of CACMS. The delegation included six experts, such as Vice Dean Mohammad Saifur Rohman and Husnul Khotimah. Yang Guanglin, President of the Medicine and Health Exchange and Cooperation Committee under the China-Asia Economic Development Association and President of the Tianjin Pharmaceutical International Exchange Association, accompanied the delegation. Li Qiuyan, Party Secretary of Xiyuan Hospital, Wang Peili, Vice President, and heads of relevant departments attended the symposium.Universitas Brawijaya is a top public comprehensive university in Indone…

To implement the CPC Central Committee's key initiative of TCM "going global", to fulfill the return visit requirements for foreign-aid training programs of the Ministry of Commerce, and to enhance the level and substance of cooperation between Xiyuan Hospital and its international TCM partners along the Belt and Road, Xu Hao, Vice President of Xiyuan Hospital, led a delegation including relevant heads from the Scientific Research Office, Medical Affairs Office, Nursing Department, Acupuncture & Moxibustion Department, and the Office of International Exchange and Cooperation to visit Morocco and Egypt from June 12 to 16, 2026.The delegation participated in the "International Symposium on…

On June 17, 2026, Clarivate’s Journal Citation Reports (JCR 2025) was officially released. Integrative Medicine in Nephrology and Andrology (IMNA), published by Xiyuan Hospital of CACMS, obtained its first Impact Factor (IF) of 7.4, ranking in Quartile 1 in the INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE (5/48) and UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY (11/134).We extend our sincere gratitude to the editors-in-chief, editorial board members, young editorial board members, reviewers, authors, and readers who have supported and contributed to the development of IMNA.IMNA was officially indexed by the ESCI database in June 2025 and was classified by XinRui Journal Ranking as Q2 in the major category of Medicine, Q2 in…

On April 14, 2026, a delegation led by Mr. Tan Tee How, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Singapore's National Healthcare Group (NHG), visited Xiyuan Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences for academic exchanges and site visits. The delegation included Dr. Wong Chiang Yin, NHG Board Member; Professor Joe Sim, NHG CEO; and a team of senior consultants from Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Li Qiuyan, Party Secretary of Xiyuan Hospital, along with the hospital’s leadership team, department heads, and clinical representatives, attended the event. The meeting was chaired by Fu Jianhua, Director of the Hospital Administration Office.As one of Singapore’s largest public healthcare…

On April 13, 2026, a delegation from the Brazilian Association of Private Hospitals, led by Executive Directors Antônio Britto and Evelyn Tiburzio, visited Xiyuan Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. The delegation comprised over 20 representatives, including presidents, chief executive officers, and senior executives from several of Brazil’s top private hospitals. The exchange event was attended by Deng Lan, Deputy Director of the Department of American & Oceanian Affairs of The Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries; Lin Zhichang, Third-Level Investigator of the Department of Sister Cities and Cultural Exchange; and Miao Qing, Vice Pres…

Recently, the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Study Tour for Spanish Practitioners, co-organized by Xiyuan Hospital and China Peace Travel, successfully concluded. Ten physicians from various hospitals and clinics in Spain participated in a four-day immersive study program, focusing on in-depth training and clinical practice in TCM non-drug therapies. This event represents a vivid example of Xiyuan Hospital's innovation in export cooperation models for TCM services, stimulating new drivers for inbound TCM consumption, and building a high-level "Xiyuan Solution".The study tour is characterized by three distinct features: high-level, professional, and market-oriented. All Spanish partic…

On March 30, 2026, Mustapha Aboumaarouf, Chairman of the Moroccan High Authority for Health, led a senior delegation to visit Xiyuan Hospital of CACMS. The delegation consisted of Iitimad Ouazzani, Secretary-General of the Authority; Imad Eddine Bezzine, Commissioner of General Affairs; and Salim Ait Belhadj, Economic Counselor of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco. The delegation was accompanied by Zhao Hong, Director of the Europe-Oceania-Africa Division, Department of International Cooperation, National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NATCM), and received by Li Qiuyan, Secretary of the Party Committee of Xiyuan Hospital, along with other representatives.The visit, coinc…

On November 18, 2025, the “Overseas Training Course on Medical and Health Management for The Gambia” hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and undertaken by Xiyuan Hospital of CACMS, successfully concluded in Banjul, the capital of The Gambia. This foreign aid training program lasted for 30 days, with a total of 53 trainees. It stands as a significant practice of cooperation between China and The Gambia under the “Belt and Road” Initiative. The successful implementation of the program has not only strongly promoted health cooperation between the two countries but also made a positive contribution to the dissemination of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in…

On November 12, 2025, the "El Salvador Overseas Training Program on Smart Traditional Medicine" hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and undertaken by Xiyuan Hospital of CACMS, came to a successful conclusion in San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador. This 90-day training program, as the first overseas training program for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) under the joint "Belt and Road" Initiative between China and El Salvador, marks a new stage in health cooperation between the two countries and writes an important chapter for the standardized development of TCM in Latin America. The closing ceremony was attended by the Chinese Ambassador to El Salvador, …

Recently, the Training Course on Specialized Health Care Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Developing Countries, sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and undertaken by Xiyuan Hospital of CACMS, successfully concluded. This training course was jointly organized and implemented by the hospital's Office of International Exchange and Cooperation and the Nursing Department. A total of 27 participants from developing countries completed the 21-day systematic training program in China and received their certificates of completion. Li Qiuyan, Secretary of the Party Committee of Xiyuan Hospital of CACMS, attended the graduation ceremony. Ms. ABIR MOHAMED ZAKARIA ABDELAZIZ BARAKAT of…

On September 11, 2025, Li Qiuyan, Secretary of the Party Committee of Xiyuan Hospital of CACMS, was invited to attend the launch ceremony of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Theme Day at the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), where she delivered a keynote speech titled “Cultivating the Legacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jointly Building a Global Network”.Li Qiuyan reviewed the 70-year journey of Xiyuan Hospital’s steadfast progress, showcasing the hospital’s comprehensive efforts in TCM aid abroad and the wisdom of China.[Global Reach · Xiyuan Journey] PrefaceTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM), as a treasure of Chinese civilization, is increasingly embracing…

On September 10, 2025, the China International Fair for Trade in Services officially opened at Beijing Shougang Park. With the theme “Intelligent Innovation Empowers Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Digital Trade Benefits the Globe”, Xiyuan Hospital of CACMS jointly built a TCM characteristic exhibition area in collaboration with the national TCM regional medical centers in Taiyuan (Shanxi Province), Jining (Shandong Province) and Suzhou (Jiangsu Province). The exhibition area focused on showcasing TCM’s innovative practices in modernization, internationalization and national health initiatives, and became a focal point right on the first day. Li Qiuyan, Secretary of the Party Committee…

Recently, Associate Professors Ling Jiaxin and Li Jinlin from the Center for Zoonotic Diseases of the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology at Uppsala University, Sweden, visited Xiyuan Hospital of CACMS.Ren Yan, Deputy Director of Xiyuan Hospital attended the academic seminar, introduced the hospital's profile and development vision, and expressed expectations for extensive and in-depth bilateral cooperation in the field of molecular pharmacology of traditional Chinese medicine. Xu Yun, Director of the Oncology Department of Xiyuan Hospital, presided over the academic seminar.Professor Ling Jiaxin delivered a lecture on “Integration Strategies of TCM Formulas and Western …

On August 15, 2025 (Beijing Time), the opening ceremony for the “El Salvador Overseas Training Program on Smart Traditional Medicine” was held at the Training Center of the El Salvador Social Security Institute (ISSS). This program is hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and undertaken by Xiyuan Hospital of CACMS (hereinafter referred to as “Xiyuan Hospital”). This marks the successful implementation of China’s first systematic traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) cooperation project between China and El Salvador under the “Belt and Road” Initiative, and is a solid step forward in the dissemination and development of TCM in Latin America. Group Photo at th…

During the “China-Sri Lanka Traditional Medicine Development Seminar”, a warm birthday celebration emerged as a vivid testament to the friendship between the two countries. Learning that a Sri Lankan trainee was celebrating a birthday, Xiyuan Hospital meticulously prepared a special cake and birthday gifts. All the trainees, along with the Chinese staff, gathered together during a break to celebrate the occasion by singing the Happy Birthday song. In the flickering candlelight, birthday wishes of “Happy Birthday” flowed between Chinese and Sinhalese. The birthday trainee emotionally said, “This is not only a surprise for my personal birthday, but it also makes me feel the warmth of fami…

On the morning of 18 July 2025, Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences convened the first "Voice of Xiyuan" TCM English Competition. Under the theme "Share TCM Wisdom in English and Make Xiyuan's Voice Heard Globally", the event showcased the academic depth and cultural appeal of TCM through English presentations. Ten finalists, drawn from clinical, pharmaceutical, nursing and administrative departments, competed in the final round.Li Kun, Vice-President of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, and Li Qiuyan, Party Secretary of Xiyuan Hospital, opened the event with speeches. Representatives from functional offices, clinical departments and the hospital'…

Recently, the African Forum on Traditional Chinese Medicine Cooperation and Development and the 2025 Academic Conference of the Tumor Rehabilitation Professional Committee, organized by the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, was held in Morocco. Professor Yang Yufei from Xiyuan Hospital, as the President of the Integrated Tumor Professional Committee of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, was invited to lead his team to attend the event. Scholars and corporate representatives from the fields of health, medicine, and education from around the world, particularly from Africa, gathered to engage in extensive exchanges and in-depth discussions on topics including cli…

On June 6th, with the strong support of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Chinese Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, and the Health Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR, Xiyuan Hospital successfully held the graduation ceremony of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Talent Short-term Training Programme (Third Edition) - Application of Chinese Medicine Special Therapies for External Treatment. The 7-day TCM training was brought to a successful conclusion. This training session aimed to enhance the professional skills of Hong Kong's TCM talents through systematic theoretical learning and practical observation. This was in preparation for the operation of Ho…

On June 4, 2025, the “Dominican Republic Strengthening Primary Health Care to Prevent Death and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Training Program,” organized by the Ministry of Commerce and hosted by Xiyuan Hospital of the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, held its opening ceremony in Beijing. Twenty-three participants from the Dominican Republic will undergo a 21-day training program at Xiyuan Hospital. Li Qiuyan, President, and Ren Yan, Vice President, attended the opening ceremony. Yesenia Díaz Medina, Director of the Contribution System and Health Insurance Programs at the Dominican Republic's Health and Occupational Risk Regulation Agency, spoke on behalf of th…