STORY: TCM treatments gain recognition in Germany for effectiveness, fewer side effects 
SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage
DATELINE: Aug. 22, 2024
LENGTH: 00:02:15
LOCATION: Berlin/Beijing
CATEGORY: HEALTH

SHOTLIST:
1. various of footage about traditional Chinese medicine in Germany
2. various of HerbaSinica Hilsdorf GmbH
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHONG WENJUN, Founder of HerbaSinica Hilsdorf GmbH
4. various of HerbaSinica Hilsdorf GmbH
5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHONG WENJUN, Founder of HerbaSinica Hilsdorf GmbH
6. various of professionals working in traditional Chinese medicine industry in Germany
7. various of German Tuina Institute
8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SUN WEIZHONG, Founder of German Tuina Institute
9. SOUNDBITE 4 (German): MARIE-LOUISE MULLER, President of German-Chinese Society for Nursing Care e.V.
10. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ZHANG LIPING, Executive vice president of the Graduate School of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

STORYLINE:

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments have been gaining recognition in Germany for its effectiveness and fewer side effects.

HerbaSinica Hilsdorf GmbH, the country's major supplier of Chinese herbal medicine, has become a key player in this trend, offering over 200 types of commonly used Chinese herbs to customers across Germany and other European countries.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHONG WENJUN, Founder of HerbaSinica Hilsdorf GmbH
"Many Westerners are very fond of TCM. Many travelers go to China and get cured by TCM. After returning home, they excitedly talk about and spread the benefits of TCM."

Bavaria, where HerbaSinica Hilsdorf GmbH is located, is the federal state with the strictest drug quality control in Germany.

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHONG WENJUN, Founder of HerbaSinica Hilsdorf GmbH
"We must ensure that the German authority feels assured that our products are the best in regards to laboratory, sense and clinical use so that we can get more official recognition. The strengths of TCM and Chinese herbs can give full play."

By the end of 2022, the traditional and complementary medicine industry in Germany employed approximately 3,600 full-time professionals, nearly double the number from 2012. 

In Brandenburg, south of Berlin, German doctors and physiotherapists have learned Chinese Tuina techniques, and then incorporated them into their daily treatments to alleviate patients' pain.

SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SUN WEIZHONG, Founder of German Tuina Institute
"We have trained more than 10,000 German healthcare professionals. They apply what they have learned here to the treatments in their clinics and some hospitals and have gained positive feedback. Our treatments focus on a holistic approach, applying Tuina techniques to different parts of the body."

SOUNDBITE 4 (German): MARIE-LOUISE MULLER, President of German-Chinese Society for Nursing Care e.V.
"For example, in cases of dementia, we've found that performing daily acupressure helps patients feel more at ease."

SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ZHANG LIPING, Executive vice president of the Graduate School of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
"In modern times, TCM has evolved by incorporating multiple elements of modern technological advancements. Medicine is beyond borders, and our goal is to continually improve it and share it globally."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Berlin/Beijing.
(XHTV)