May 15, 2023
During a visit to Hong Kong, Party Secretary Yu Yan Hong of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine led a delegation and engaged in a productive discussion and exchange session with representatives from the Chinese medicine industry in the region.
Prof. Chan Wing Kwong, DAB LegCo member, Chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Chinese Medicines Traders Association Limited, and President of the Hong Kong Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners Association Limited, expressed sincere gratitude during the meeting for the unwavering support and astute leadership provided by the central government. This steadfast commitment has resulted in remarkable achievements in the development of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong. Prof. Chan Wing Kwong also conveyed his hope for continued robust support from the central government in advancing the field of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong. Drawing from the current state of Chinese medicine development in Hong Kong, he presented three proposals:
Firstly, he emphasized the importance of strengthening policy support for Chinese medicine in the Greater Bay Area. He earnestly requested the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine to facilitate mutual recognition of professional qualifications and credentials for Chinese medicine practitioners between the two regions, and to encourage and support Hong Kong Chinese medicine practitioners to participate in professional title assessments in Mainland.
Secondly, he requested supports for the professional development of the Chinese medicine sector in Hong Kong. This entails enhancing the training of Hong Kong Chinese medicine practitioners, promoting the development of specialized Chinese medicine disciplines, and establishing a system for the professional advancement of practitioners. Additionally, Prof. Chan Wing Kwong expressed his hope that Hong Kong Chinese medicine practitioners could be included in talent cultivation programs across various fields, particularly in Guangdong Province.
Lastly, Prof. Chan Wing Kwong expressed his desire for the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine to provide policy incentives for Hong Kong in terms of the selection and recognition of "National TCM Masters," "Nationwide Renowned Chinese Medicine Practitioners," and "Qihuang Scholars." He also sought support for the establishment of studios dedicated to preserving and passing on the expertise of renowned Chinese medicine experts in Hong Kong to encourage the inheritance and development of Chinese medicine within the city.
Prof. Chan Wing Kwong firmly believes that with the unwavering support from the central government and the conducive environment for the development of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong, the Chinese medicine sector in the region will undoubtedly experience a significant leap forward in its progress and accomplishments. The DAB stands ready to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to realize these proposals and further advance the field of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong.
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DAB LegCo member Prof. Chan Wing Kwong (9497 2015)