First Sino-German International Symposium on acupuncture and moxibustion

In July 2009, the first Sino-German symposium on acupuncture and moxibustion took place in Chengdu. With the title “future of acupuncture clinical research and integration of acupuncture treatment into health care” the symposium aimed to stimulate the dialogue between East and West. The following article will provide some insights into the topics of the symposium.