TCM Development: Strategic Thinking for the 21st Century
21世纪中医药发展的战略思考

The paper presents a historical review of the accomplishments made in the theoretica,l c linica,l and applied researches of traditional Chinese medicine. It also touches international exchanges and co llabora tions in the area, and the existing prob lems. Author be lieves that the TCM development in the 21st century sha ll focus on fostering a quality work force for the industry, accelerat ing the development of TCM itself and further boosting the therapeutic effects of traditional medicines.