Chinese medicine: from rural hospitals to top three hospitals in Kyoto

Chapter 1301 Inauguration Ceremony (Part 2)

After the guests were introduced, Shen Yuntao was next to speak.

Amid applause, Shen Yuntao walked toward the podium.

"Distinguished guests and colleagues: Today, we are gathered here to solemnly hold the inauguration ceremony of the new campus of Kyoto International Medical Center."

"First of all, on behalf of the Ministry of Health, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations on the completion of the center and express my heartfelt gratitude to all friends at home and abroad who care about and support the development of China's medical and health undertakings!"

Shen Yuntao’s voice was steady and powerful: “Kyoto International Medical Center is a national-level platform for integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine medical treatment, teaching and research, established with the approval of the State Council. It is a top-notch medical institution that is in line with international standards.”

"Its completion is an important measure for my country to adhere to the principle of giving equal importance to traditional Chinese and Western medicine and to promote the inheritance and innovative development of traditional Chinese medicine. It is also a concrete action for us to actively participate in global health governance and promote the building of a community of health for all mankind."

"Since its establishment, under the leadership of Director Chen Yang, the center has always adhered to the principles of 'upholding integrity and innovation, and being inclusive,' and has achieved remarkable results in the prevention and treatment of major diseases, tackling difficult and complex diseases, and international medical cooperation, which have been widely recognized by peers at home and abroad."

"The fact that so many experts and professors from top international medical institutions have come from afar today is the best proof of this."

Shen Yuntao looked at the international guests on the stage: "Medicine knows no borders, and health is a common pursuit of mankind."

"We believe that the Kyoto International Medical Center will become an important window for the exchange and mutual learning between Chinese and Western medicine, and an important platform for medical cooperation between China and foreign countries, making new and greater contributions to promoting medical progress and improving human health and well-being!"

"Finally, I wish Kyoto International Medical Center all the best in creating new glories from this new starting point! Thank you everyone!"

The applause lasted for a long time. Shen Yuntao's speech clarified the center's positioning and national support, setting an authoritative tone for the ceremony.

Next, Gao Anliang said, "Now, please welcome Mr. Michael Williams, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Mayo Clinic, to give a speech!"

In the international medical community, Mayo Clinic's recognition is of benchmark significance.

Williams' remarks represent Mayo's recognition of Kyoto International Medical Center.

Williams walked to the podium, adjusted the microphone height, and began speaking in English, with simultaneous Chinese translation provided by the audience.

“I am honored to be here on this important day on behalf of the Mayo Clinic.”

Williams slowly said, "Two years ago, at the International Medical Summit in New York, I met Dr. Chen Yang for the first time. At that time, he demonstrated a technique that we had never seen before, applying acupuncture to cardiac emergency care. To be honest, I was skeptical at the time."

"But everything that happened later proved that my reservations at the time were narrow-minded."

Williams candidly stated, "Dr. Chen and his team have demonstrated the depth and value of traditional Chinese medicine to us through solid clinical data, rigorous research papers, and, more importantly, through one successful treatment of difficult cases after another."

Williams then turned to Chen Yang and said, "Dr. Chen, you have shown us through your actions that medical progress comes not only from the discovery of new technologies and drugs, but also from sincere dialogue and mutual inspiration between different medical systems."

"Today, this magnificent center is completed."

Williams' voice was filled with emotion: "It is not just the completion of a building, but also a declaration of a concept: here, Eastern and Western medicine will have an equal dialogue; here, ancient wisdom will be deeply integrated with modern technology; here, the well-being of patients will always be the highest principle."

"The Mayo Clinic is thrilled by this. We have already reached several collaboration agreements with Kyoto International Medical Center, and more Mayo experts will come here for exchange and learning in the future. We also welcome our colleagues to visit Mayo. Because we all believe—"

Williams raised his voice, "Only by breaking down barriers and working together can medicine truly benefit all mankind!"

Williams did not prepare a speech; it was clearly an impromptu speech where he spoke whatever came to mind. It was precisely this kind of speech that made it seem more authentic.

Thunderous applause erupted, and many international guests nodded in agreement.

Williams' remarks are undoubtedly the strongest endorsement of Kyoto's status as an international center.

After Williams returned to his seat, Gao Anliang said, "Next, please welcome Professor Wen Xiuping, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, to give a speech!"

Wen Xiuping stepped forward slowly. He, too, did not use a prepared speech. He gently placed his hands on the podium, his voice strong yet calm:

"Today, distinguished guests have gathered, young and old alike. I have practiced medicine for sixty years and witnessed the rise and fall of traditional Chinese medicine. Never before has there been such a grand occasion."

There was also simultaneous English translation available on site.

Wen Xiuping's gaze swept over the many blond-haired, blue-eyed international experts below the stage: "Seeing so many overseas colleagues come from afar to participate in this event, I am deeply moved. Why? Because the essence of medicine lies in saving lives and relieving people's suffering. This sentiment is the same throughout history and across the world."

"The establishment of the Kyoto International Medical Center has profound implications."

Wen Xiuping continued, “It is not for the sake of being different or for the sake of competing with others. Its true intention is to integrate the past and present, connect the East and the West, and learn from the strengths of all in order to achieve the best.”

"Traditional Chinese medicine has thousands of years of heritage, but it is not complacent; Western medicine has the strengths of modern technology, and it also humbly learns from it. The combination of the two is not a simple addition, but a deep understanding, respect and integration."

After a pause, Wen Xiuping continued, "Now that the center is established, I only wish that all my colleagues: first, never forget the original aspiration of a doctor and take benevolence as the foundation; second, uphold academic sincerity, without hoarding knowledge or engaging in empty talk; and third, cherish the ambition to save the world and take solving practical clinical problems as the priority."

"In this way, Chinese medicine is very lucky, medical science is very lucky, and people are very lucky!"

Wen Xiuping bowed respectfully and slowly stepped down from the stage.

There were no fancy words, but every sentence came from the bottom of his heart, and many veteran Chinese medicine doctors were moved to tears.

After the three distinguished guests delivered their speeches, Gao Anliang looked at the center of the stage and said, "Now, let us give a warm round of applause to Dr. Chen Yang, the director of Kyoto International Medical Center, to give a speech!"

The audience erupted in applause.

All eyes were on the young man in the dark blue Zhongshan suit.

Chen Yang stood up, bowed to all four directions, and then walked steadily toward the podium.

"Dr. Chen!"

"Professor Chen!"

"The Yang God is mighty."

The opening ceremony of the medical center was also broadcast live online, and the screen was already filled with comments.

Just now, when Gao Anliang was introducing the guests, the online comments were already flying, and even caused the server to crash at one point.

As Chen Yang spoke, the online comments streamed incessantly.

Without a doubt, Chen Yang is a legend, and is known as "God Yang" in the hearts of many netizens.

At the age of thirty, he reached the pinnacle and created a miracle.

In fact, many people don't really care about whether he reached his peak or not, but as a doctor, Chen Yang has saved many patients and done many things that are obvious to everyone and deserve everyone's admiration.