US youth experience traditional Chinese medicine in Zhoushan City Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. [Photo/Tide News]

A youth exchange group of more than 50 students from Richmond, the United States, visited Zhoushan City Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in East China's Zhejiang province, as part of the one-week 2025 "Hi, Young" youth cultural exchange program between China and the US, which started on Dec 17.

The group learned about the history of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), sampled specialty TCM teas, made herbal sachets, and experienced TCM techniques such as scraping therapy, acupuncture, and moxibustion firsthand. They also expressed great interest in the unique advantages of TCM for disease prevention and health promotion.

This visit not only deepened Zhoushan and Richmond's friendship, which has spanned more than 30 years, but also reflected a practical effort to support China's broader diplomatic initiatives.