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Ancient remedies and some of the rarest plants on earth.
What if I told you that some of these powerful traditional Chinese medicine ingredients are at risk of disappearing?
Well, the race to find alternatives to these endangered herbs is on.
And instead of shopping for whatever's trending, longtermism says buy it for life.
Quality over quantity, right?
But let's be real.
Is it really a smart investment or just brands convincing us to drop more cash on things you don't need next season?
Coming to you live from Beijing, this is Roundtable.
I'm Heyoung.
For today's program, I'm joined by Steve Hatherley and Yu Shun in the studio.
First on today's show, traditional Chinese medicine, or tcm, is deeply woven into the daily lives and cultural fabric of the Chinese people.
But for folks from other parts of the world, it might feel a bit mysterious or unfamiliar.
With the 2024 World Conference on Traditional Medicine in full swing in Beijing, it's the perfect time to uncover some fascinating facts about tcm.
And here's a topic as rare as the endangered herbs themselves.
The quest for innovative alternatives to protect these precious natural materials.
So let's set the table.
First, tell us about this conference where important TC related issues are being discussed.
Yes.