肯尼亚中医博士：我愿做一根联通中非的银针

Core Viewpoint - The visit of Xia Ruifu, a descendant of Zheng He's sailors and a cultural ambassador, to Taicang City aims to promote the international dissemination of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and strengthen cultural ties between China and Africa [1][3]. Group 1: Historical Context - Xia Ruifu's connection to Taicang dates back 620 years to Zheng He's voyages, which began from Liujiagang in Taicang [3]. - In 2005, Xia Ruifu first visited Taicang as an undergraduate intern, and she returned in 2025 to commemorate the 620th anniversary of Zheng He's expeditions [3]. Group 2: Activities and Engagements - During her visit, Xia Ruifu engaged in various activities, including visiting a traditional Chinese medicine herb planting garden and the Taicang TCM Museum, reflecting on the historical spread of TCM during Zheng He's time [3]. - She also met with her former acupuncture instructor to discuss the transmission of TCM techniques [3]. Group 3: Recommendations for TCM Development - At the "Loudong TCM Cultural Exchange Symposium," Xia Ruifu proposed several initiatives for TCM's development in Africa, such as establishing overseas TCM cultural bases, enhancing academic exchanges, and implementing regular medical aid projects [3][4]. - She emphasized the importance of adapting local herbal materials, like mint, to promote effective application of TCM in African contexts [3]. Group 4: Vision for TCM - Xia Ruifu expressed her commitment to connecting China and Africa through TCM, viewing it as a shared heritage for humanity [4]. - The Taicang TCM Hospital plans to explore and innovate in the preservation and transformation of Loudong TCM culture to enhance its vitality along the "Maritime Silk Road" [4].