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Mankind has created a colorful world civilization in the long course of its development，and Chinese civilization is an important component of the world civilization harboring great diversity. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), as a representative feature of Chinese civilization, is a medical science which was formed and has been developed by the Chinese people of all ethnic groups in their life and their fight against diseases over several thousand years. It has not only made a great contribution to the development and prosperity of the Chinese nation, but also produced a positive impact on the advancement of human civilization.
During its long history, TCM has developed unique views on life, on health, on diseases and on the prevention and treatment of diseases. It represents an integration of natural sciences and the humanities, embracing profound philosophical thinking of the Chinese nation. With changes in people's perception of health, TCM has increasingly shown its unique value. TCM and Western medicine, with their respective strengths, have complimented and reinforced each other. They work together to protect people from diseases and improve public health. TCM has become an important feature and symbol of notable strengths of China's public health system.
