Traditional Chinese Medicine in COVID-19 Response

This chapter explores China's integration of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in its COVID-19 treatment protocols, including the deployment of practitioners and the use of herbal remedies. It discusses the Chinese government's claims of TCM's effectiveness, amidst a backdrop of limited scientific validation and ongoing debates about its safety. The narrative also highlights international outreach efforts to promote TCM, raising ethical and regulatory concerns in the context of the pandemic.