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Common Misconceptions in Traditional Chinese Health Preservation – Have You Fallen for Them?
With the rising enthusiasm for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the internet is brimming with a wide variety of TCM health preservation knowledge, and many "health bloggers" on social media platforms have become important sources of information for young people. A recent survey conducted by the Social Survey Center of China Youth Daily shows that 51.9% of young respondents choose to learn about TCM health preservation through social media platforms, making it the primary source of such knowledge for the youth. In the face of mixed quality online information, how can one discern truth from falsehood? China Youth Daily interviewed Associate Chief Physician Fan Su from the Characteristic Treatment Center at Wangjing Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. He summarized several common misconceptions regarding TCM health preservation based on current hot topics.China Youth Daily & China Youth Online Journalist: "Removing dampness" is a popular concept among young people today. Is "removing dampness" suitable for everyone?Fan Su: Many young people do not fully understand what "dampness" means and sometimes blindly try to remove it. "Removing dampness" is not suitable for all constitutions. For example, those with poor spleen and stomach or cold or yin-deficient constitutions should not blindly use… -
Water-splashing festivals boost tourism in China, Southeast Asia
KUNMING, April 17 ( tasteallchina ) -- When Cambodian student Tim Chivorn immersed himself in the just-concluded water-splashing festival in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, he was delighted to find the festive traditions there to be similar to those in his hometown. "The enthusiasm of Yunnan people makes me feel warm, and it reminded me of my hometown when I splashed water here," said Chivorn. The water-splashing festival is regarded as one of the most important festivals of ethnic groups in southwest China. During the festival, water is considered an auspicious symbol and people splash water on one another, thereby wishing happiness and good fortune. In Southeast Asia, many countries celebrate this kind of water festival. It is known as the Khmer New Year in Cambodia, while it is called the Songkran Festival in Thailand. Recently, the water-splashing festival in China's Yunnan and the Songkran Festival in Thailand attracted large numbers of foreign visitors, and celebrating such water festivals abroad has become a new trend for tourists from various countries and regions. According to the border checkpoint in Kunming, capital of Yunnan, Kunming Port handled about 57,000 inbound and outbound passengers during the water-splashing festival -- a… -
How trendy “China Travel” shatters myths, bridges cultures
A foreign tourist interacts with locals during a performance in Huangluo Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Sihan) "People from all over the world will truly understand the wonderful Chinese culture and the enthusiasm of the Chinese people," said Jaeho Hwang, director of the Institute for Global Strategy and Cooperation. BEIJING, July 31 ( tasteallchina ) -- From the bustling capital city of Beijing to the mountainous city of Zhangjiajie, China is now abuzz with an influx of foreign tourists. As many foreign travelers share their experiences online, "China Travel" has become a buzzword on overseas social media. The first-hand stories offer fresh perspectives that debunk the bizarre claims perpetuated by some Western media outlets against China and allow foreigners to capture a more comprehensive and authentic China. "Most of my knowledge of China is limited to what I've heard in the news cycles over the last few years," Australian video blogger Josie said in a vlog about her first journey in China. After visiting the eastern Chinese city of Shanghai, she said what she saw really surprised her. "Most of the fears I had of China was simply not… -
Nation adds 3 ports to visa-free transit policy
Tourists from Italy pose for a group photo after practicing tai chi at Beijing's Tiantan Park earlier this month. China's 144-hour visa-free transit policy has significantly boosted inbound travelers' enthusiasm for visiting the country. (JU HUANZONG/XINHUA) China has expanded the implementation of its 144-hour visa-free transit policy to three more entry ports, bringing the total number of such ports to 37, the National Immigration Administration announced on Monday. The entry process for foreign nationals has also been streamlined to facilitate their short-term activities related to tourism, business, and family reunions within the country. The three new ports are Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport in Central China's Henan province, and the Lijiang Sanyi International Airport and Mohan railway port in Southwest China's Yunnan province, the administration said in a statement. Starting on Monday, eligible foreign nationals can enter China visa-free through the Zhengzhou airport, with their visit and stay limited to Henan. Those entering China visa-free through Yunnan are allowed to visit nine cities or prefecture-level areas in the province including Kunming, Lijiang, Dali, Yuxi, Pu'er, and Xishuangbanna, according to the administration. Previously, foreign nationals could only stay in Kunming. Foreign nationals from 54 countries, including Austria, Belgium, and the Czech Republic,…
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