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Singapore

By the 19th century, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) had spread to Singapore along with the inflow of Chinese people and became an important medical system there.

In the last 20 years, Chinese medicine has become an essential factor in Singapore's various medical care enterprises. At present, there are more than 30 TCM treatment organizations and 1,000 TCM clinics.

Malaysia

Among Malaysian medicine shops, about 3,000 of them sell Chinese medicine and most of them are inherited pharmacies. Although the Malaysian Medical Ministry has been supportive of the development of TCM, the registration for Chinese medicine doctor still has not been formed; in other words, people in Malaysia can practice medicine without being registered.

Thailand

The Thai Government has admitted TCM's legal status. Only the doctor who passes a test could get the provisional charter. As early as 1987, the government passed a proposal for Chinese medicine. There are more than 800 Chinese medicine stores, most of them having doctors for customers to consult.

Vietnam

Since from very early on, Vietnam has allowed Chinese medicine to operate alongside Western medicine. There are nearly 200 big-scale pharmacies in the country. At present, 16 of China's drug enterprise has obtained license to produce and sell medicine in Vietnam.

Japan

Since the 1980s, along with the quick development of Chinese medicine, the Japanese Government has given more and more support and attention to the study of TCM's application and research.

According to statistics, at present about 15,000 Japanese are engaged in Chinese medicine, approximately 100,000 are engaged in acupuncture and massage, and nearly 30,000 researchers in the study of TCM.

Moreover, Japan has more than 10 Chinese medicine study institutions, with the drug departments of 44 public or private medical colleges having established herb branch.

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TCM in America and Canada
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TCM in Europe
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Other Places
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Chinese Medical Cosmetology and Banting
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