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【Ta Kung Pao reporter Yuan Xiuxian, Guangzhou, January 4, 2006】
Fan Hongfei, Director of the Office for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Students at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, recently stated in an exclusive interview with Ta Kung Pao that the number of Taiwanese students applying to study Chinese medicine has not only increased, but there is also a growing trend of students pursuing higher-level degrees such as master's and doctoral degrees. This year, the number has more than doubled compared to previous years.
**Lingnan Chinese Medicine Theory Aligns with Taiwan**
Fan Hongfei mentioned that Chinese medicine is divided into different schools, and the Lingnan school in Guangdong aligns well with Taiwan in terms of climate, medication, and diagnosis, which is a major reason why Guangzhou attracts Taiwanese students to study Chinese medicine.
Fan Hongfei believes that as living standards improve, more Taiwanese people are paying attention to the quality of life and health, realizing that health is more important than wealth. This has led to an increasing number of Taiwanese people studying Chinese medicine for health preservation, with many pursuing higher-level degrees. Four or five years ago, only about 50 students applied for master's programs, but this year the number has reached 156, more than double the previous figure and a 10% increase from last year.
Fan Hongfei noted that currently, a significant portion of students pursuing higher-level degrees aim to enhance their knowledge of health preservation, accounting for one-third of the total. Some start with undergraduate studies and then progress to master's and even doctoral programs, spanning up to ten years. Additionally, some Taiwanese doctors, after obtaining their medical licenses and starting their practices, find their foundation in Chinese medicine insufficient and return to mainland China for further studies.
**Seeking the Roots of Chinese Medicine: Pursuing Advanced Studies After 60**
Wang Kongzhi, 62, who was previously involved in the traditional Chinese medicine business, gradually developed an interest in Chinese medicine. He believes that Chinese medicine has fewer side effects and is beneficial for health preservation, prompting him to seek more knowledge in the field. Now retired, Wang Kongzhi came to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine four years ago to attend an acupuncture training course. He later pursued a master's degree and has now been admitted to a doctoral program.
Wang Kongzhi told the reporter that as he aged, his physiological structure changed, and he realized that Chinese medicine is a quintessential part of Chinese culture, with its roots in mainland China. Studying Chinese medicine in the mainland makes it easier to access resources.
Wang Kongzhi also mentioned that with the large population in mainland China and the availability of authentic medicinal herbs, he plans to stay in the mainland after completing his doctorate to apply his knowledge, particularly in researching the effects of acupuncture on tumors. "My greatest wish is to promote and expand the reach of Chinese medicine," Wang Kongzhi said.
Source: http://www. takungpao. com/ news/ 06/ 01/ 04/ GY- 506397. htm
Taiwanese Students Enrollments Double at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Fan Hongfei, Director of the Office for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Students at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, recently stated in an exclusive interview with Ta Kung Pao that the number of Taiwanese students applying to study Chinese medicine has not only increased, but there is also a growing trend of students pursuing higher-level degrees such as master's and doctoral degrees. This year, the number has more than doubled compared to previous years.
**Lingnan Chinese Medicine Theory Aligns with Taiwan**
Fan Hongfei mentioned that Chinese medicine is divided into different schools, and the Lingnan school in Guangdong aligns well with Taiwan in terms of climate, medication, and diagnosis, which is a major reason why Guangzhou attracts Taiwanese students to study Chinese medicine.
Fan Hongfei believes that as living standards improve, more Taiwanese people are paying attention to the quality of life and health, realizing that health is more important than wealth. This has led to an increasing number of Taiwanese people studying Chinese medicine for health preservation, with many pursuing higher-level degrees. Four or five years ago, only about 50 students applied for master's programs, but this year the number has reached 156, more than double the previous figure and a 10% increase from last year.
Fan Hongfei noted that currently, a significant portion of students pursuing higher-level degrees aim to enhance their knowledge of health preservation, accounting for one-third of the total. Some start with undergraduate studies and then progress to master's and even doctoral programs, spanning up to ten years. Additionally, some Taiwanese doctors, after obtaining their medical licenses and starting their practices, find their foundation in Chinese medicine insufficient and return to mainland China for further studies.
**Seeking the Roots of Chinese Medicine: Pursuing Advanced Studies After 60**
Wang Kongzhi, 62, who was previously involved in the traditional Chinese medicine business, gradually developed an interest in Chinese medicine. He believes that Chinese medicine has fewer side effects and is beneficial for health preservation, prompting him to seek more knowledge in the field. Now retired, Wang Kongzhi came to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine four years ago to attend an acupuncture training course. He later pursued a master's degree and has now been admitted to a doctoral program.
Wang Kongzhi told the reporter that as he aged, his physiological structure changed, and he realized that Chinese medicine is a quintessential part of Chinese culture, with its roots in mainland China. Studying Chinese medicine in the mainland makes it easier to access resources.
Wang Kongzhi also mentioned that with the large population in mainland China and the availability of authentic medicinal herbs, he plans to stay in the mainland after completing his doctorate to apply his knowledge, particularly in researching the effects of acupuncture on tumors. "My greatest wish is to promote and expand the reach of Chinese medicine," Wang Kongzhi said.
Source: http://www. takungpao. com/ news/ 06/ 01/ 04/ GY- 506397. htm