During a recent symposium organized by the Chinese embassy in Portugal, several Portuguese practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) shared their experiences of internships at the Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

During their three-week training in Jiangxi, the Portuguese students took part in in-house consultations, learned acupuncture, massage therapy and moxibustion techniques, as well as following herbal prescriptions. They recalled how the clinical immersion and cultural exchange deepened their understanding of the diagnostic logic and humanistic philosophy of TCM

Portugal is one of the first European countries to legislate on TCM. In 2024, TCM was officially incorporated into the national system of higher education degrees. China and Portugal have built solid foundations for cooperation in academic programs, research, institutional partnerships, clinical care and talent development. With favorable policies and public support, TCM has gained wide acceptance in Portugal. Currently, there are more than 200 TCM clinics across the country, serving more than half a million patients annually.

(Source: China Radio International, on July 1)