Plan aims to establish medical standards

China plans to establish 180 domestic standards on traditional Chinese medicine and 30 international standards by the end of 2026, according to an action plan released recently by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Prevention, treatment and rehabilitation standards for major diseases, chronic illnesses, infectious diseases and other conditions suitable for tackling with TCM will be drawn up.

Naming standards and technical guidelines for TCM medical technologies, as well as TCM health management and well-being promotion documents for different age groups, will be developed.