【Taipei News】From March 14 to 15, 2026, the 96th National Chinese Medicine Day and the 18th Taipei International Traditional Chinese Medicine Academic Forum, hosted by the Taipei Chinese Medical Association, was grandly held in Taipei City.
This prestigious event attracted experts and scholars in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture from dozens of countries and regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Malaysia. With thousands of participants attending both in person and online, the forum was unprecedented in scale and enthusiasm.
Keynote Session Hall
Lecture Scene
Overview of Motion Acupuncture Techniques and Treatment Pathways
for Pain Management
Mr. Wenrong Chen, President of the Taipei Chinese Medical Association
Participating Experts and Honored Guests
Historical Legacy of National Chinese Medicine Day
National Chinese Medicine Day is observed annually on March 17 and serves as an important occasion jointly commemorated and celebrated by the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) community across both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The establishment of this day traces back to a historic event nearly a century ago, which was pivotal to the preservation and survival of traditional Chinese medicine.
In 1929, the Central Health Committee of the then Nationalist Government passed a proposal titled “Abolish Old Medicine (Traditional Chinese Medicine) to Eliminate Obstacles to Public Health,” attempting to gradually eliminate TCM. This decision caused a nationwide uproar within the Chinese medicine community.
In protest, on March 17 of the same year, 281 representatives of TCM from 17 provinces and cities, representing more than 200 organizations, gathered in Shanghai to convene the National Assembly of Medical Organizations. They voiced strong slogans such as “Promote Chinese Medicine to Resist Cultural Invasion” and “Promote Chinese Materia Medica to Resist Economic Invasion,” and organized a petition delegation to Nanjing to oppose the proposal.
Ultimately, through the reasoned efforts of many prominent advocates, the proposal was forced to be withdrawn. To commemorate this victory and to honor the survival of traditional Chinese medicine, members of the TCM community jointly designated March 17 as “National Chinese Medicine Day.”
In 1931, Mr. Chen Lifu and others promoted the establishment of the “National Institute of Chinese Medicine,” laying a foundation for the academic organization and development of TCM and further solidifying the historical significance of National Chinese Medicine Day.
Awarding of Academic Certificates
Dr. Decheng Chen’s First Academic Exchange Visit to Taiwan
Dr. Decheng Chen, the founder of Motion Acupuncture, attended this prestigious academic event in Taiwan for the first time and delivered a keynote speech on the opening day titled “Motion Acupuncture for Pain: Methods and Clinical Workflow.”
During his one-hour presentation, Dr. Chen combined extensive clinical photographs and video materials to vividly and systematically demonstrate the unique advantages and procedural approach of Motion Acupuncture in treating various pain conditions. His presentation drew significant attention and sparked lively discussions among attendees.
Over the following two days, the Taipei Chinese Medical Association specially organized a two-day in-person training workshop on Motion Acupuncture techniques for Dr. Chen. The course attracted more than 30 TCM practitioners from across Taiwan. Participants showed great enthusiasm, and the learning atmosphere was highly engaging. Through live demonstrations and hands-on instruction, Dr. Chen showcased the immediate clinical effects of Motion Acupuncture. His precise techniques and remarkable outcomes received high praise and admiration from participants.
A New Chapter in International Collaboration
During the conference, a U.S. delegation led by President Hui Wei of the American Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with Founding President Dr. HaiHe Tian and Vice President Dehui Wang, participated in the event.
At the meeting, the American Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Taipei Chinese Medical Association officially signed an academic cooperation agreement. Moving forward, both organizations will engage in broader and deeper collaboration in areas such as academic research, talent development, and clinical exchange, jointly promoting the inheritance and global development of traditional Chinese medicine.
Enthusiastic Response to Motion Acupuncture Training: “Easy to Learn, Immediate Results”
During the two-day in-person Motion Acupuncture training program, the learning atmosphere remained highly dynamic, with frequent “wow moments” witnessed on site. Participants not only deepened their theoretical understanding of Motion Acupuncture, but also personally experienced its immediate and remarkable clinical effects during hands-on practice.
Presentation of Teaching Certificates
Many participants reported that the training not only significantly enhanced their acupuncture skills, but also brought unexpected personal benefits—some chronic conditions that had troubled them for years were effectively relieved or even resolved during the hands-on practice sessions.
One participant remarked, “I came here to learn a technique, but didn’t expect my own long-standing issue to be treated along the way!”
Attendees widely expressed that mastering Motion Acupuncture as a powerful clinical tool has greatly boosted their confidence and capability in practice, enabling them to better help patients achieve meaningful pain relief.
Group Photo of All Attendees
At the conclusion of the training program, participants spontaneously came up with a phrase that perfectly captured their shared sentiment: