The seventh World Congress of Chinese Medicine (WCCM) started on October 1, with more than 800 experts and professionals from dozens of countries, focusing on its clinical progress and global spread. It was a two-day event that concluded on Oct 2.

The theme of the two-day congress was "the clinical practice, scientific research and new medicine and cure development of Chinese medicine".

There is a growing interest in Chinese medicine in the world, especially in European countries. Acupuncture in the Netherlands is increasingly being accepted as a complementary medicine, in addition to regular medicine.

The standardization of Chinese medicine was another focus of this congress. Presentations and lectures on "Technical requirement for registration of Chinese medicine in EU" and "Quality control of Chinese medicine", attracted hundreds.

The Annual World Congress of Chinese Medicine is a global event for Chinese medicine. Since its establishment in 2003, this event has attracted hundreds of experts and scholars worldwide. The next congress will be held in London in 2011.