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Taiwanese doctor builds an acupuncture career in Nanjing
Xu Yuqi is a traditional Chinese medicine doctor from New Taipei, Taiwan, who works at a clinic in Nanjing, China.
She moved there with her father when she was in fifth grade and has lived in the city for more than 20 years.
After completing a master's degree at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, she trained in acupuncture and has worked in community and rehabilitation hospitals.
She now mainly provides acupuncture and also uses Chinese medicine to treat conditions such as obesity.
Xu says a local association for young people from Taiwan has helped her meet others and share practical advice about life in Nanjing.
She hopes to take part in more public health activities and continue her studies.
She also encourages other Taiwanese practitioners to consider working on the mainland, where she says trust in traditional Chinese medicine is growing.
Xu Yuqi, a Taiwanese traditional Chinese medicine doctor from New Taipei City, treats patients with acupuncture in Nanjing.
She moved to Nanjing with her father when she was in fifth grade and has lived there for more than 20 years.
After completing a master's degree at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, she trained under Nanjing doctor Ruan Zhizhong.
She now focuses on acupuncture and combines it with medication to treat conditions including obesity.
Xu says she hopes to continue her studies and take part in more health-related public service activities.
- Who
- Xu Yuqi, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor from Taiwan.
- What
- She has built a career treating patients with acupuncture in Nanjing.
- When
- She was treating patients on October 11, 2026. She moved to Nanjing when she was in fifth grade.
- Where
- A traditional Chinese medicine clinic in Qinhuai district, Nanjing.
- Why
- She chose acupuncture after experiencing its effects herself, with strong support from her family.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Everyone shares some life experiences, which helps us avoid many detours in life.
It can convey policies and resources to young Taiwanese people and connect Taiwanese people in Nanjing, giving everyone a place to support one another.
I think I am still young and have a lot to learn; only by acting within my means can I keep going for longer.
Trust in traditional Chinese medicine is growing here, making it a place with good career prospects.
Xu moved to Nanjing with her father from Taiwan.
Xu studied at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine and trained under Ruan Zhizhong.
Xu worked at community and rehabilitation hospitals.
Xu treated a patient with acupuncture at a traditional Chinese medicine clinic in Qinhuai district, Nanjing.
- Origin
- New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Time in Nanjing
- More than 20 years
- University
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
- Mentor
- Ruan Zhizhong, a Nanjing doctor and head of acupuncture at Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine
- Current specialty
- Acupuncture, including combined acupuncture and medication for conditions such as obesity
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