Analyzing the highlights and trends of traditional Chinese medicine academic development based on the “Top 10 Academic Advances in TCM from 2020 to 2023”

<p indent="0mm">In order to implement the Opinions of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Promoting the Inheritance, Innovation and Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and the spirit of the National TCM Conference, the China Association of Chinese Medicine (CACM) has been conducting the annual selection of the “Top 10 Academic Advances in TCM” since 2020. After four years of continuous efforts and refinement, the “Top 10 Academic Advances in TCM” has become a significant beacon for TCM academic research. This article systematically reviews nominated and selected academic achievements in TCM from 2020 to 2023. It provides an in-depth analysis of TCM’s academic development trends from three perspectives: employing contemporary scientific methodologies in interpreting principles, harnessing the unique advantages and roles in disease prevention and treatment, and simultaneously enhancing innovation capabilities throughout the entire chain of TCM. This article concludes by proposing suggestions for future development directions, aiming to further stimulate scientific and technological innovation in TCM, fully utilize its original thinking and therapeutic advantages, and propel high-quality development of TCM.