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      Mexican cousins contributing to closer ties between Mexico and China by studying traditional Chinese medicine

      2024-11-24 15:44 Last Updated At:17:07

      China and Mexico established diplomatic relations more than 50 years ago and the bilateral ties have been further boosted over the recent years, facilitating people to people and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

      In Shanghai, three young Mexicans are contributing to strengthening the bond between the two countries in their own way -- by studying traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

      The three are cousins and students at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Mauricio Diaz Gutierrez, the eldest, was the first to start the journey back in 2017.

      "I came for the first year just to see, if I liked it, then I was going to continue. And if I didn't like it, I would just go back. And of course, it has been seven years and I'm still here," said Mauricio.

      Inspired by Mauricio, Sebastian Ramirez Gutierrez and Elena Gutierrez Gonzalez decided to follow in his footsteps.

      But for the three young people traveling over 12,000 kilometers from home to China, mastering a therapy with thousands of years of history comes with unique challenges -- beyond just the language barrier.

      "There are so many herbs. For me, memorizing (their names) is the hardest part," said Mauricio.

      "The theory of TCM about the Yin and Yang and the five elements and everything... it was very weird to me in the first year," said Sebastian.

      "It's really hard for me to feel a person's pulse and being able to say, like, 'I think your pulse is like superficial,' or 'your pulse is like deep...' I find it really hard, and I kept practicing," said Elena.

      The three cousins, being together as not just a family, but also learning partners, have helped each other on academic or clinical challenges, and have gained a deeper understanding of the medicine.

      "The way of thinking of TCM is not only thinking about the sickness, but also like your everyday life, like how your habits can affect the way your body is, your health is," said Elena.

      Now all in clinical practice, the trio says the hands-on experience has been invaluable.

      The three also share a unified vision for the future.

      "We want to open a clinic in Mexico and focus on different diseases," said Sebastian.

      "I really want to connect TCM with Mexican culture. Because in Mexico, we also have a lot of traditional medicines. I want to integrate both and respect both of our cultures and being able to help people," said Elena.

      "We hope that one day we can achieve this goal. There's a bright future for TCM between us and in my country," said Mauricio.

      For them, learning TCM is not just about healing, it's also about fostering a deeper connection between the two cultures.

      Mexican cousins contributing to closer ties between Mexico and China by studying traditional Chinese medicine

      Mexican cousins contributing to closer ties between Mexico and China by studying traditional Chinese medicine

      Mexican cousins contributing to closer ties between Mexico and China by studying traditional Chinese medicine

      Mexican cousins contributing to closer ties between Mexico and China by studying traditional Chinese medicine

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      Promo of CMG Spring Festival Gala lights up Australian Open finals

      2025-01-26 17:20 Last Updated At:18:37

      A promotional video for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala by China Media Group (CMG) was prominently featured at the Australian Open (AO) finals on Saturday, as 30-plus LED screens across Melbourne Park repeatedly played the video to mark Chinese New Year.

      The video, which was aired multiple times during the event, brought the festive atmosphere of Chinese culture to nearly 50,000 spectators from around the globe. Many stopped to watch, drawn by the joyful and vibrant scenes of Chinese New Year celebrations.

      The Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, falls on Jan 29 this year.

      Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia, extended his New Year greetings to Chinese audience in Mandarin through CMG's broadcast and expressed gratitude to their support of the tournament.

      "I'd like to wish everyone from China Media Group a happy Chinese New Year. The Australian Open, as the only grand slam of the Asia-Pacific region, is loved by the Chinese audiences. We know particularly this year 2025 has been very successful and watched by China right throughout the three weeks of the tennis. I'd like to take the opportunity to wish a happy Spring Festival and a happy Chinese New Year, and especially good luck for the Year of the Snake," he said.

      Melbourne Park, the AO venue, was adorned with Chinese New Year decorations and put on traditional cultural performances, including a lion dance in front of the main stadium.

      Chinese movie superstar Jackie Chan participated by adding the finishing touch of the dragon's eyes, a symbolic act that added a unique cultural flair to the celebrations.

      Additionally, CMG's cultural products and traditional Chinese crafts were popular among spectators, drawing long lines of visitors eager to experience the festive atmosphere.

      The Spring Festival Gala, or the CCTV New Year's Gala, is a Chinese New Year special produced by the CMG. It is broadcast annually on the eve of the Chinese New Year on its flagship CCTV-1 and internationally through the China Global Television Network. The gala has the largest audience of any entertainment show in the world, and is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's most watched television program.

      Promo of CMG Spring Festival Gala lights up Australian Open finals

      Promo of CMG Spring Festival Gala lights up Australian Open finals

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