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Studies in the History of Natural Sciences  2020, Vol. 39 Issue (1): 124-134    DOI:
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The Process of Institutionalization of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Singapore in the First Half of the 20th Century
YANG Yan1, LEI Huanjie1,2
1. Department of Chinese Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119260;
2. School of Philosophy, Renmin University of China,Beijing 100872, China
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Abstract  The institutionalization process of TCM in Singapore started in the first half of the 20th century. It can be examined from three perspectives: the role of the British colonial government, the state of TCM in Singapore itself, and aspects related to China. The first is the development of an ad hoc system in the relatively free environment resulting from the lack of statutory control and colonial government support for medical charities. The second is the transformation of traditional Chinese medicinal practice in Singapore, including the inheritance of and innovations in TCM teaching, and the establishment of TCM examinations and journals. The third is the link with reforms of Chinese medicine, joining the TCM camp in the controversy between TCM and Western medicine, and taking the initiative to integrate with the management policies of the National Government. In evaluating the institutionalization process of TCM in Singapore, we need to sort out its degree of institutionalization, special patterns and characteristics, and analyze its positive and negative effects, so as to take Singapore as a case study of the overseas development of TCM.

Key wordsTraditional Chinese Medicine      institutionalization      Singapore      Chinese Physicians' Association      localization      modernization     
Received: 06 June 2019      Published: 17 June 2022
ZTFLH:  N09  
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YANG Yan, LEI Huanjie. The Process of Institutionalization of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Singapore in the First Half of the 20th Century. Studies in the History of Natural Sciences, 2020, 39(1): 124-134.

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