Integration of Chinese and Western medicine opens a new chapter, benefiting grassroots in thousands of counties and villages! The 8th International Summit Forum on Rheumatism and Pain Triple Sequential Therapy successfully concluded.

In the midsummer of June, a gathering of experts convened in Wuhan, China. From June 20th to 22nd, 2025, the 23rd Academic Annual Meeting of the Rheumatology Professional Committee of the Chinese Society of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine and the 8th Summit Forum on the Three-in-One Sequential Therapy for Rheumatism and Pain were grandly held in Wuhan. The forum focused on innovative breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatism and pain, the construction of a multi-dimensional pain theoretical system, and the clinical practice of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine therapies. Domestic and international authoritative experts were invited to give keynote speeches, sharing cutting-edge academic achievements and clinical experience in the field of rheumatism and pain. Nearly 800 experts and scholars from all over the country attended the meeting on-site, and over 10,000 people participated online.

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Opening Remarks: Embarking on a New Journey

The conference began with opening remarks by distinguished guests. Following the opening ceremony, several experts delivered insightful reports. Academician Liu Liang presented a report on "Research Paradigm of Compound Traditional Chinese Medicine Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory and Clinical Practice." He pointed out that traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes holism and syndrome differentiation, each with its own advantages compared to the microscopic research of modern medicine. The integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine aligns with the future trend of medicine shifting towards disease prevention, collaborative medicine, and holistic medicine. Addressing the challenges facing traditional Chinese medicine technology, he proposed establishing a new research paradigm starting with syndrome diagnosis and compound treatment. He believes that digitalization will lead the development of traditional Chinese medicine, and that traditional Chinese medicine syndrome belongs to disease classification, requiring the construction of syndrome treatment pharmacology. His team also found that inflammatory factors in rheumatoid arthritis patients are high in the early morning, and the effect of drug administration at different times is different, providing a basis for treatment according to time. In addition, he introduced the TCM vertical large model, and the intelligent outpatient clinic it built has achieved a breakthrough in intelligent diagnosis and treatment management, helping to improve primary medical care.

Academic Debate: A High-Level Discussion

Following the academician's report, the summit forum officially commenced. More than ten industry leaders took the stage, showcasing their professional expertise. Pan Hudan, director of the Science and Technology Research Department of the Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Professor Huang Qingchun, director of the Immunology Branch of the Chinese Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Professor Peng Jiangyun, vice director of the Traditional Chinese Medicine School of Thought Inheritance Branch of the Chinese Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Li Yunlin, a renowned domestic expert in rheumatic and osteoarticular diseases; and Professor Li Juan from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, shared their insights on the development ideas and clinical applications of Zhengqing Fengtongning rheumatism and pain three-in-one sequential therapy. This session was hosted by Wang Chengde, Fang Yongfei, Wu Guanbao, and Wang Jinjun.

Pan Hudan: Discussion on the Secondary Development Ideas and Applications of Zhengqing Fengtongning

Huang Qingchun: Research on the TCM Inheritance and Modern Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Gout in Lingnan

Peng Jiangyun: Treatment Strategies for Rheumatoid Arthritis with Osteoporosis

Li Yunlin: Experience Sharing on the Use of Qingteng Alkaloid Hydrochloride in Postoperative Pain Management in Orthopedics

Li Juan: My Views on Medical Service Projects Related to Three-in-One Sequential Therapy for Rheumatism and Pain

During the forum, the attending physicians listened attentively to the experts' sharing of their clinical application experience and research progress on Zhengqing Fengtongning rheumatism and pain three-in-one sequential therapy in the field of rheumatic and pain diseases. Through the detailed and comprehensive sharing, the attending doctors and experts learned from each other and improved their clinical diagnostic capabilities.

Case Study PK: A Collision of Minds

In previous summit forums, the clinical case presentation PK competition has served as a highlight, providing a platform for showcasing rheumatism and pain treatment technologies and facilitating the exchange of academic ideas. This year's competition invited six clinical physicians with extensive clinical experience in three-in-one sequential therapy: Zhang Yongzhong, Wang Shiping, Chen Wei, Zhang Qi, Qin Xuezhi, and Liu Xiaolong, to share their application techniques and practical experience of this therapy in typical cases of rheumatism and pain.

Zhang Yongzhong: Case Sharing on the Treatment of Meniscus Injury of the Knee Joint with "Zhengqing+"

Wang Shiping: Case Sharing on the Treatment of Refractory Tennis Elbow with "Zhengqing+"

Chen Wei: Treatment Strategies for Cervical Radiculopathy

Zhang Qi: Case Analysis of Zhengqing Fengtongning in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis

Qin Xuezhi: Application of Zhengqing Fengtongning Three-in-One Sequential Therapy Combined with Brachial Plexus Anesthesia and Manual Release in Adhesive Capsulitis

Liu Xiaolong: Brief Discussion on the Treatment of Cervicogenic Dizziness

Yin Yihui, Wang Hongsheng, Yang Qinglong, and Wan Cuihong provided professional comments and guidance on the presentations. The on-site participants broadened their academic horizons through the exchange, providing innovative ideas for the clinical research and treatment practice of rheumatic and pain diseases.

Annual Awards Ceremony: An Appointment with Honor

Every commitment to the initial intention and every diligent effort will become a footnote to honor. On the evening of the 21st, the summit forum awards ceremony was grandly held. Two major segments, "Progress of the World Without Pain Project" and "Report on the Thousand Counties and Ten Thousand Villages Plan and the International Rheumatology and Pain Physician Group," attracted much attention.

The "World Without Pain" project, leveraging Academician Liu Liang's Hengqin large model, has built an online "Joint Guardian Internet Hospital" platform. Through a closed-loop service model of pre-diagnosis AI pre-consultation, in-diagnosis intelligent auxiliary diagnosis, and post-diagnosis dynamic follow-up, it aims to build a global rheumatism and pain diagnosis and treatment system.

The person in charge of the International Rheumatology and Pain Physician Group summarized the "Thousand Counties and Ten Thousand Villages Plan" and the work of the physician group, and announced the appointees for 2025. Wu Tianhao, vice president of Zhengqing Group, was appointed as the executive chairman of the International Rheumatology and Pain Physician Group; Professor He Dongyi of Shanghai Guang Hua Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine as vice chairman; Deng Dong, Zhang Yongzhong, Ye Xiaoling, Du Hui, Wang Jinjun, and Guo Zhigang as executive directors; Liu Yanguo, Qin Xuezhi, Liu Xiaolong, Dai Tao, Gao Jiali, Chen Wei, Liu Yanguo, Zhang Qi, Dai Sanqiang, Yang Hongtao, Wang Shiping, Xie Chuanhao, and Gong Liangyu as directors. Wang Chengde, chairman of the International Rheumatology and Pain Physician Group; Fang Yongfei, director of the Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment Center of the Affiliated People's Hospital of Chongqing University; and Wu Guanbao, vice president of Hunan Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, presented the 2025 appointment certificates.

The awarding ceremony for the training base of rheumatism and pain three-in-one sequential therapy was held as scheduled. Ten medical institutions with teaching ability, diagnostic ability, brand strength, support ability, and reception ability were awarded national, provincial, and regional training base plaques. Through the newly recognized training bases, the level of rheumatism and pain diagnosis and treatment institutions nationwide will be improved, allowing more patients to benefit from the rheumatism and pain three-in-one sequential therapy with the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine.

National Level: Gansu Provincial Third People's Hospital

Provincial Level: Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Gansu Provincial Second People's Hospital, Nanjing Luhe District People's Hospital

Regional Level: Taiyuan Jiancaoping District People's Hospital, Jinzhong Yuci District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yuanshi County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Neijiang First People's Hospital, Jinzhou Baixing Hospital, Yinjiang Dongfang Hospital

After two years of intensive cultivation, the "Academician Project Goes to Grassroots – Thousand Counties and Ten Thousand Townships Program" has achieved significant improvements in grassroots healthcare. To further expand the project's reach, a new batch of medical units has been added to the Thousand Counties and Ten Thousand Townships Program cooperation system. This aims to help cooperative units achieve systematic improvements in the clinical application of triple sequential therapy for rheumatism and pain, the training of TCM professionals, and the standardized construction of departments, continuously amplifying the universal value of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technology in grassroots medical services.

Academician Project Goes to Grassroots – Thousand Counties and Ten Thousand Townships Cooperative Units: Shuangfeng County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wan'an County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jingxing County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhuoni County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zixing First People's Hospital, Xiangxiang Rehabilitation Hospital, Huaibin County People's Hospital, Yingshang People's Hospital, Yangqu County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

The 7th "Zhengqing Cup" Best Joint Guardian selection, combining previous online voting and online lecture scores, saw the "Best Joint Guardian" honorary title awarded to Qin Xuezhi, Zhang Yongzhong, Liu Xiaolong, Li Yi, Chen Wei, and Zhang Qi. Associate Professors Li Yunlin and Li Juan presented them with trophies and certificates.

The "Excellent Joint Guardian" titles were awarded to Liu Jiajun, Dang Chuanpeng, Gao Jiali, Feng Yongfu, Liu Yangguo, Dai Tao, and Zhu Zhongtai. Director Wang Hongsheng and Associate Professor Wang Gang presented them with certificates.

Drawing the Blueprint Together, Painting a Grand Vision Together

Shared ideals converge into a driving force for progress. Dr. Wu Feichi, Chairman of Zhengqing Group, reviewed the Group's deep cultivation in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in his address. He mentioned the comprehensive industry chain (scientific research, agriculture, industry, trade, medicine) built upon Academician Liu Liang's workstation, as well as the achievements of Zhengqing Fengtongning series products, which include "one world's first and six national firsts." Today, Zhengqing Group is led by its "Pain-Free World" strategy, deploying through the "Thousand Counties and Ten Thousand Townships Program" in county and township medical institutions nationwide, and, with the support of Academician Liu Liang's Hengqin Large Model, is fully committed to building a global system for the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatism and pain.

Academician Liu Liang began by addressing pain points in grassroots healthcare, emphasizing that international surveys show over one-third of adults suffer from rheumatic and joint diseases. In China, there are at least 300 million such patients, mostly at the grassroots level. He stressed the importance of rheumatism and pain diagnosis and treatment in benefiting these 300 million patients. He highly praised the innovative model of the International Rheumatism and Pain Physician Group in Hanshou County, which extended the triple sequential therapy for rheumatism and pain from the County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine to township hospitals. He believes this model of county-level medical community building holds significant demonstrative value, providing a feasible path to achieve the goals of the "Thousand Counties and Ten Thousand Townships Program." Academician Liu Liang also envisioned that combining the "Thousand Counties and Ten Thousand Townships Program" with the "Three Preventives" (prevention before illness, prevention of disease progression, and post-illness protection) theory will lead to a win-win future for patients receiving treatment, doctors improving, hospitals developing, government goals being met, and enterprises serving society.

Professor Wang Chengde, representing the International Rheumatism and Pain Physician Group, paid tribute to the contributions of clinical doctors and expert teams, affirming the forum's benchmark significance in academic exchange and industry cohesion.

This conference promoted exchanges in the field of rheumatism and pain, and also injected new impetus into the development of rheumatism and pain medicine. With the most cutting-edge views and open exchanges, a new blueprint for rheumatism and pain diagnosis and treatment in the new era was drawn. May colleagues from all sectors form a synergy, gather strength, and jointly advance the level of rheumatism and pain diagnosis and treatment to new heights.