Int'l students learn traditional Chinese medicine in China's Anhui

Kerbouche Abdeldjalil, an international student from Algeria, learns to identify the traditional Chinese herb Huangqi, or Astragalus root, at Anhui University of Chinese Medicine in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, Oct. 16, 2025. More than 140 students from around the world are systematically learning traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory at the School of Humanities and International Education Exchange at Anhui University of Chinese Medicine. The school provides bilingual courses combining TCM theories and clinical practice for international students. Meanwhile, various cultural activities have been organized for them to enhance their understanding of TCM.

So far, some graduates have returned to their home countries and are working in local healthcare services. (Xinhua/Du Yu)