Wisdom in Qi-Huang, Leading the Future: TCM Inheritance and Global Innovation Empowered by Technology—A Review of the 2024 TCMIID® Competition on the Preservation and Innovative Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Abstract

The 2024 TCMIID® Competition on the Preservation and Innovative Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine showcased the latest achievements in integrating TCM with modern technology, driving advancements in intelligent diagnosis, theoretical innovation, health management, industrial transformation, and international promotion. This review systematically analyzes the award-winning projects, summarizing their innovations in AI-powered TCM diagnostics, modernization of TCM theories, ecological wellness, green TCM industrialization, and global dissemination. The findings reveal that artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain technologies are accelerating the intelligence, standardization, and globalization of TCM. The modernization and scientific validation of TCM theories remain critical areas for development, while personalized and precise TCM applications are increasingly incorporated into public health management. Additionally, the green TCM industry chain and ESG-driven development models are fostering sustainability in the sector. In the future, the high-quality development of TCM will rely on technological innovation, standardization, international market expansion, and green transformation, ultimately enhancing its global influence.