On 3 November 2023, the inaugural Government, Industry, University and Research Leadership Forum (“The Forum”) was held at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The Forum received enthusiastic support from the World Health Organization and the Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Sichuan and Guangzhou Provinces. Leaders and representatives from over 20 universities, research institutions, and the enterprises of the traditional Chinese medicine industry attended the event.
The forum combines both theoretical and practical content, allowing leaders in the traditional Chinese medicine industry to gain insights into current policies, market trends, technological research, and development. It also facilitates face-to-face dialogues to enhance mutual understanding, promoting the modernization of local renowned traditional Chinese medicine enterprises and their integration with international and mainland counterparts. This aims to further advance the upgrading of the traditional Chinese medicine industry. The key content and dialogues from the conference can serve as a reference for the alliance's future actions and preparations for practical collaborations.