2025 Symposium on the Theory and Practice of Brain-Heart Integrated Treatment
Date: December 3, 2025
An International Event on Traditional Chinese Medicine — The 2025 Symposium on the Theory and Practice of Brain-Heart Integrated Treatment Grandly Opens
On December 3, 2025, the Symposium on the Theory and Practice of Brain-Heart Integrated Treatment was held in Kuala Lumpur. The conference aimed to systematically present the latest academic achievements in brain-heart integrated treatment, while promoting the clinical application and international collaboration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Southeast Asia. The event brought together over 200 TCM and Western medicine experts and physicians from China, Malaysia, and Singapore, and was attended by representatives from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia and Malaysian Members of Parliament, highlighting the strong societal attention to the development of TCM and the establishment of the brain-heart integrated treatment system.
The symposium was graced by Dr. Zhao Xiangdong, Science and Technology Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia, Mr. Zhang Tianhang, Second Secretary of the Embassy, and Mr. Tan Kok Wai, Member of Parliment for Cheras, marking an important milestone for the development of brain-heart integrated treatment in Malaysia.
At the start of the conference, all participants stood as the national anthems of Malaysia and the People’s Republic of China were played. The solemn music not only underscored the ceremony’s formality but also symbolized the deep friendship and shared vision between the two countries in TCM cooperation.
The opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Yong Wee Seong, President of the Malaysian Academic Association of Scholars, and Dr. Heng Aik Teng, President of the Malaysian Chinese Medical Association. They extended heartfelt congratulations on the successful convening of the symposium and the establishment of the Malaysian Brain-Heart Integrated Treatment Branch, expressing their hopes that this platform would further promote regional academic exchanges in TCM, talent cultivation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Although Professor Zhao Buchang, Lifetime Honorary Chairman of Buchang Pharmaceuticals, could not attend due to official duties in China, he sent his sincere congratulations via video, expressing his expectations for the development of brain-heart integrated treatment on the international stage.
Professor Zhao Chao, President of Buchang Pharmaceutical Group, member of the 11th–13th National People’s Congress, and Director of the Brain-Heart Integrated Treatment Committee of the Chinese Society of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, delivered a keynote address emphasizing the global significance of brain-heart integrated treatment in the prevention and management of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
In a ceremony witnessed by all attendees, the Malaysian Brain-Heart Integrated Treatment Branch was officially inaugurated, and the Brain-Heart Talent Development Program was launched. This marked a new stage of systematic and standardized development of brain-heart integrated treatment in Malaysia and signified the future cultivation of more professionals with expertise in both TCM and Western medicine to support regional cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease management.
Following the ceremony, Professor Chen Shuyan, Executive Director of ZBT Far East Sdn. Bhd. and Director of the Malaysian Scholars Academic Association, delivered a speech expressing gratitude to the participants and partners and emphasizing continued collaboration to advance TCM. Dr. Yang Weixiong presented commemorative gifts to the two keynote speakers, Professor Chen Bojun and Professor Dai Haojie, in appreciation of their support and contribution.
The symposium also screened a promotional video on brain-heart integrated treatment and presented certificates of appreciation to co-organizing and supporting institutions, recognizing their significant contributions to the internationalization of TCM.
The academic sessions were led by several prominent experts, delivering in-depth, professional, and clinically valuable presentations:
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“Relationship Between Cardiovascular Disease and Inflammatory Responses and Clinical Medication Strategies — A Combined TCM and Western Medicine Perspective” — Presented by Professor Chen Bojun, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine.
Professor Chen provided a detailed analysis of the role of inflammation in cardiovascular diseases based on evidence-based medicine and proposed integrated TCM-Western intervention strategies, offering comprehensive guidance for clinical practice. -
“Application of Brain-Heart Integrated Treatment in Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease” — Online presentation by Professor Zhang Xiangjian, Hebei Medical University.
Professor Zhang elaborated on the core theories of brain-heart integrated treatment and their research findings and clinical value in ischemic cerebrovascular disease. Although delivered online, the presentation was rigorous, systematic, and widely recognized by attending physicians. -
“TCM-Assisted Rehabilitation under Brain-Heart Integrated Treatment” — Presented by Professor Dai Haojie, Founder of Self-Healing System Life Science and Structural Rehabilitation Studies.
Professor Dai shared his academic journey from cardiac arrest recovery to building a structured rehabilitation system, demonstrating how theory can be translated into practical rehabilitation skills. He analyzed the interplay between TCM wisdom and modern rehabilitation medicine, sparking lively discussion among participants.
The symposium concluded with remarks and acknowledgments by Dr. Yew Teck Tai, Academic Consultant of ZBT Far East Sdn. Bhd., who emphasized that the event served not only as a platform for academic exchange but also as a milestone in medical integration and talent cultivation. He extended heartfelt thanks to all participants, scholars, physicians, and partner organizations, expressing the hope that future collaboration would continue to leverage the strengths of both TCM and Western medicine to benefit regional healthcare.
With the strong support of all parties, the 2025 Symposium on the Theory and Practice of Brain-Heart Integrated Treatment concluded successfully. The event not only enhanced the academic influence of TCM in Southeast Asia but also laid a solid foundation for the international promotion of brain-heart integrated treatment in clinical practice. Moving forward, the organizers will continue to advance cross-border research collaboration, talent cultivation, and academic exchanges, contributing further to regional healthcare development.
