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China Broadcasting Corporation Updated: "2011/04/12 13:25"
Mainland Chinese writer "Xiao Hongci" came to Taiwan to promote tendon stretching and slapping therapies, attracting scrutiny from the Department of Health. The department stated that non-medical institutions are not allowed to engage in medical advertising, and "slapping and tendon stretching" fall under folk remedies, which cannot claim therapeutic effects. Local health bureaus have been asked to gather evidence and investigate. Any claims of therapeutic effects made in Taiwan will be penalized according to the law, potentially even leading to deportation. (Reported by Chen Yihua)
Mainland writer Xiao Hongci previously visited Taiwan and claimed on a radio program that someone regained their sight after three days of slapping therapy. This led to a direct confrontation with Huang Linhuang, the current chairman of the Chinese Medicine Committee under the Department of Health, during the show. This time, Xiao returned to Taiwan not only to promote slapping and tendon stretching but also to sell books and promote lectures. Although he publicly stated he was not treating illnesses, he repeatedly mentioned that slapping could inadvertently cure diseases like diabetes and prostate issues, drawing attention from the Department of Health.
Shih Chung-liang, Director of the Department of Medical Affairs under the Department of Health, pointed out that according to regulations, practices such as massage, acupressure, and gua sha are considered folk remedies and do not qualify as medical treatments, thus they cannot claim therapeutic effects.
"If violations occur, we will refer the case to the competent authorities for handling, which may include revoking permits and immediate deportation. The applicant may also be barred from reapplying for three years. We have already instructed the Taipei City Health Bureau to conduct on-site investigations and gather evidence. If violations are found, penalties will be imposed immediately."
The Department of Health emphasized that any claims of curing diseases constitute illegal therapeutic claims, regardless of nationality. Anyone making such claims in Taiwan will face legal penalties, including possible deportation.
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Xiao Hongchi Promotes Slapping Therapy in Taiwan: Health Ministry Warns against Claiming Medical Effects
Mainland Chinese writer "Xiao Hongci" came to Taiwan to promote tendon stretching and slapping therapies, attracting scrutiny from the Department of Health. The department stated that non-medical institutions are not allowed to engage in medical advertising, and "slapping and tendon stretching" fall under folk remedies, which cannot claim therapeutic effects. Local health bureaus have been asked to gather evidence and investigate. Any claims of therapeutic effects made in Taiwan will be penalized according to the law, potentially even leading to deportation. (Reported by Chen Yihua)
Mainland writer Xiao Hongci previously visited Taiwan and claimed on a radio program that someone regained their sight after three days of slapping therapy. This led to a direct confrontation with Huang Linhuang, the current chairman of the Chinese Medicine Committee under the Department of Health, during the show. This time, Xiao returned to Taiwan not only to promote slapping and tendon stretching but also to sell books and promote lectures. Although he publicly stated he was not treating illnesses, he repeatedly mentioned that slapping could inadvertently cure diseases like diabetes and prostate issues, drawing attention from the Department of Health.
Shih Chung-liang, Director of the Department of Medical Affairs under the Department of Health, pointed out that according to regulations, practices such as massage, acupressure, and gua sha are considered folk remedies and do not qualify as medical treatments, thus they cannot claim therapeutic effects.
"If violations occur, we will refer the case to the competent authorities for handling, which may include revoking permits and immediate deportation. The applicant may also be barred from reapplying for three years. We have already instructed the Taipei City Health Bureau to conduct on-site investigations and gather evidence. If violations are found, penalties will be imposed immediately."
The Department of Health emphasized that any claims of curing diseases constitute illegal therapeutic claims, regardless of nationality. Anyone making such claims in Taiwan will face legal penalties, including possible deportation.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 110412/ 1/ 2pof9. html