The 2nd Huaxia Forum of Traditional Chinese Medicine Life Sciences was held in Zhongshan, a national pilot city for TCM heritage, innovation and development, October 12.

Under the theme "Building a New Paradigm for Smart & Digital TCM," the forum convened leading academicians and experts to explore cutting-edge topics including digital empowerment, cross-sector integration and translational innovation. It served as a high-level academic platform to advance the digital transformation of TCM, examining pathways for deep integration between digital technologies and traditional practices.

Participants praised Zhongshan's achievements in TCM preservation and innovation, with many delivering keynote speeches to share actionable strategies for the city's smart TCM initiatives.