First German TCM textbook series released in Beijing

The first series of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) textbooks in the German language were released at an international forum on the TCM development held in Beijing on Oct 30, according to the organizers.

After nearly 10 years of preparation, the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM) compiled and published the textbooks, which covered the core courses of TCM in basic theories, diagnosis and other fields.

As one of the universities that cultivate the most overseas TCM talents, the university has trained nearly 20,000 talents from 94 countries and regions worldwide since its establishment 65 years ago, said Xu Anlong, president of the BUCM.

At present, the international textbooks of TCM are mainly in English, and there is a growing demand for textbooks in other languages in the international market, said Tang Minke, a staff member of the university. The German textbooks lay a foundation for other language versions in the future, he added.

The university also initiated an international organization of TCM education with 15 educational institutions from the U.S., Canada, Germany and other countries worldwide.

The organization will promote the sharing of TCM curriculum resources, train high-level international TCM talents, and help TCM better serve people around the world, said Gu Xiaohong, Party chief of the BUCM.