TCM gets a needle into New Zealand's healthcare system

WELLINGTON — On April 27, residents of New Zealand's South Island were immersed in the world of traditional Chinese medicine at an exhibition held in Christchurch.

Visitors to the event explored several TCM practices, including pulse diagnosis, acupuncture, tui na massage (one of the oldest massage techniques in the world), herbal sachet making, tai chi, and Baduanjin (a form of qigong) exercises.

The Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine showcased innovative technologies, such as the Health Smart Ring and Smart Health Evaluator. These devices, incorporating cloud computing and artificial intelligence, offer personalized TCM health testing and evaluation services to the New Zealand public, the organizer says.