Core Viewpoint - The newly approved "Zhengzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Development Promotion Regulations" aims to enhance the development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in Zhengzhou, focusing on service, industry growth, talent cultivation, and cultural inheritance, with implementation starting on March 1, 2026 [1][2]. Group 1: Service and Management - The regulations integrate TCM development into national economic and social planning, establishing a service and management system that aligns with TCM development principles [2]. - A cultural promotion week for TCM will be established annually, fostering a societal atmosphere that values and utilizes TCM [2]. - Support for the construction of national TCM medical centers and the establishment of TCM clinics in community health service centers and township hospitals is emphasized [2][3]. Group 2: Industry Support - A collaborative mechanism for TCM industry development will be established, covering the entire industry chain from cultivation to production [4]. - The regulations encourage the development of new TCM drugs and the use of modern technology in traditional medicine production, aiming to enhance quality and efficacy [4]. - The establishment of smart shared TCM pharmacies utilizing modern information technology is promoted to improve service delivery [4]. Group 3: Talent Development - A talent strategy for TCM will be implemented, focusing on the cultivation and incentive mechanisms tailored to TCM characteristics [5][6]. - The regulations support the introduction of high-level TCM talents, including academicians and renowned practitioners, to enhance the expertise within the field [6]. - Emphasis is placed on the development of intelligent devices for TCM practices, alongside the establishment of academic inheritance systems to promote traditional knowledge and skills [6].