STORY: Gen Z physiotherapists promote Tai Chi to further improve TCM efficacy
DATELINE: Aug. 9, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:06
LOCATION: NANNING, China
CATEGORY: HEALTH
 
SHOTLIST:
1. various of practice of Tai Chi
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEN SHENG, Senior physiotherapist
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIANG DONGLING, Gen Z physiotherapist
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WU YUFENG, Gen Z physiotherapist
5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): Ms. LU, Trainee of Tai Chi in rehabilitation
 
STORYLINE:
 
At a local hospital in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, two Gen Z physiotherapists are practicing Tai Chi.
 
The traditional Chinese martial art focuses on exploiting human body's inner energy to achieve physical and mental harmony.
 
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Tai Chi has been used to help cure diseases as a physical therapy.
 
It has been listed as intangible cultural heritage of humanity by the UNESCO.
 
SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEN SHENG, Senior physiotherapist
"During the gentle and slow process of practicing Tai Chi, the strength of one's joint muscles is gradually improving, and his heart, lungs and respiratory functions are also improving."
 
SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIANG DONGLING, Gen Z physiotherapist
"Tai Chi is a healthy exercise for TCM treatment, and also a popular sport."
 
SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WU YUFENG, Gen Z physiotherapist
"In fact, Tai Chi is applicable to a wide range of treatments. We use some exercises in TCM, some simple movements to guide patients to solve or relieve symptoms."
 
SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): Ms. LU, Trainee of Tai Chi in rehabilitation
"I think that most young people should practice Tai Chi to improve their health condition. I feel much more comfortable after practicing."
 
Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nanning, China.
(XHTV)