China builds China-Philippines Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) center in Manila in 2018

In 2018, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine approved funding for the establishment of the China-Philippines Traditional Chinese Medical Center in Metro Manila. The center was implemented by Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (FJUTCM), and is located at High Pointe Medical Hub in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. Funding was committed as a part of the "2018 International Cooperation in Traditional Chinese Medicine". The center was inaugurated on June 17, 2019. Cultural counselor of the Chinese embassy to the Philippines Tian Shanting, President of FJUTCM Li Candong, and President of TCM health care center Zheng Qiming witnessed the unveiling of the center during the opening ceremony. The center focuses on treatment in acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping. Modern scientific management and computerized medical equipment have also been introduced in processes spanning patient registration, TCM diagnosis to prescription dispensation.

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