UM bachelor of science degrees receive international accreditation

Several bachelor’s degrees offered by the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) of the University of Macau (UM) have been accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). The accredited degrees include the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (including the ‘2+2’ joint programme launched with South China University of Technology), Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Notably, UM is the only higher education institution in Macao to receive this accreditation. This is the forth time that UM has successfully passed the accreditation since it was first accredited in 2012, highlighting the university’s research and educational achievements in the field of science and engineering education.

Students enrolled in the aforementioned four programmes between the 2011/2012 and 2029/2030 academic years, as well as those enrolled in the ‘2+2’ joint programme launched by UM and SCUT between the 2020/2021 and 2029/2030 academic years, will be eligible to apply for HKIE membership upon graduation. This membership provides graduates with internationally recognised professional qualifications.

HKIE not only reviewed the four programmes and one joint programme but also conducted a detailed assessment of FST’s academic staff, teaching resources, and facilities. Emphasis was placed on programme development, especially how well the syllabus and curriculum align with technological and social needs. Therefore, the accreditation panel examined subjects including mathematics and basic sciences, as well as engineering subjects including engineering science, engineering design and synthesis, occupational health, safety and environment, laboratory and fieldwork, and specialised engineering topics. The panel also evaluated complementary studies such as practical training, communications, and the professionalism of engineers. To gain a thorough understanding of these aspects, the accreditation panel held meetings with UM and FST representatives, alumni, and student representatives.

The accreditation panel gave full recognition of UM’s efforts in science and engineering education. They also commended the university for its high-calibre faculty team, solid academic foundation, and adequate teaching resources. The panel expressed confidence that UM will continue to provide students on the accredited programmes with a high-quality learning experience and nurture professionals who meet international standards.

Xu Cheng-Zhong, dean of FST, said that receiving the HKIE accreditation not only affirms the faculty’s teaching quality and capability but also marks a significant step towards gaining recognition for the overall teaching and research level of UM and even Macao. He added that this achievement marks a new milestone for FST in terms of promoting the development of Macao’s higher education and aligning it with international standards. The faculty will continue to strengthen its cooperation with international institutions in order to nurture more globally competitive professionals for Macao, the country, and beyond.

HKIE is the only statutory professional engineering body in Hong Kong, and is responsible for setting standards for the training and admission of engineers. It is also a signatory of the Washington Accord. Engineering degrees accredited by HKIE are recognised in a number of countries and regions, including the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, and Singapore. Additionally, HKIE is a signatory of the Seoul Accord. The computer science degrees accredited by HKIE are recognised in a number of countries and regions, including the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, Japan, and South Korea.

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Macau Law Review marks 20th anniversary with seminar held at UM

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Macau Law Review, the Faculty of Law (FLL) of the University of Macau (UM) held a seminar on 14 June to discuss the role of legal journals in facilitating Macao’s integration into national development. The event was presented by the editorial board of Macau Law Review.

The seminar was moderated by Zhao Guoqiang, adjunct professor of FLL and editor-in-chief of Macau Law Review. Speakers included Tong Io Cheng, dean of FLL and chair of the editorial committee of Macau Law Review; Yu Xingzhong, chair professor of FLL and director of the Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences at UM; Chen Su, a member of the academic division of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and editor-in-chief of Chinese Journal of Law; and Su Jinyan, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Evaluation Studies.

Attendees included editors from leading legal journals in mainland China and academic journals in Macao. They gave full recognition of Macau Law Review’s growing academic influence and offered insights and advice for its future development. They also expressed hope that the journal will help promote the development of legal studies in Macao, and contribute to the development of the rule of law in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

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UM, Social Sciences Academic Press sign cooperation agreement

The University of Macau (UM) and the Social Sciences Academic Press (China) (SSAP) signed a cooperation agreement to deepen cooperation and exchanges in the field of law and to turn academic achievements into practical solutions. The signing ceremony was held at the Faculty of Law (FLL) of UM. An academic lecture also took place during the event.

The cooperation agreement was signed by Tong Io Cheng, dean of FLL, and Liu Xiaojun, chief editor of the Law Division of SSAP, representing UM and SSAP respectively. The signing was witnessed by Huang Wenjun, deputy director of the Legal Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Leong Weng In, director of the Legal Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR government; and Ji Xiangde, president of SSAP.

Tong said that since its establishment, FLL has been dedicated to cultivating legal professionals who possess an international perspective and a strong sense of patriotism. In recent years, the faculty has made significant achievements in academic research, talent development, and community service. He highlighted that SSAP, as a leading publishing institution in the humanities and social sciences in China, provides a prestigious platform for FLL to translate its academic achievements in international law, comparative law, constitutional law, and basic law into meaningful contributions to society. Tong added that the signing ceremony symbolised a shared academic achievement between FLL and SSAP, injecting new vitality into the development of the rule of law in China and the integrated development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Ji said that FLL, as a highly influential institution in legal education, has not only trained numerous outstanding legal professionals for Macao, but has also made significant theoretical contributions to the development of law-based governance and the implementation of the principles of ‘Macao people governing Macao’ and ‘one country, two systems’ in the city. He added that SSAP is honoured to publish over 20 research works of FLL.

Following the signing ceremony, Ji delivered a lecture titled ‘Rational Evaluation of the Leniency System for Pleading Guilty and Accepting Punishment’. He began by discussing the debate surrounding the existence of the leniency system for pleading guilty and accepting punishment, emphasising the importance of viewing China’s leniency system within a global context. He also provided an in-depth analysis of the legal issues related to this leniency system. After the lecture, Ji engaged in a lively discussion with the attendees.

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Universidade de Macau (UM) – Social Sciences Academic Press (SSAP): Cerimónia de Assinatura do Acordo de Cooperação e Seminário Académico

A cerimónia de assinatura do acordo de cooperação entre a Universidade de Macau (UM) e a Social Sciences Academic Press (SSAP), bem como um seminário académico, realizaram-se na Faculdade de Direito (FLL) da UM. As duas instituições pretendem aprofundar a colaboração no domínio jurídico, promovendo a transformação de resultados académicos.

Durante o evento, sob o testemunho do Sr. Huang Wenjun, Vice-Director do Departamento Jurídico do Gabinete de Ligação do Governo Central na Região Administrativa Especial de Macau, da Dra. Leong Weng In, Directora dos Serviços de Assuntos de Justiça da RAEM, e do Prof. Ji Xiangde, Presidente da SSAP, o Prof. Tong Io Cheng, Director da FLL, e a Directora Editorial Liu Xiaojun, da Divisão Jurídica da SSAP, assinaram o acordo de cooperação em nome da UM e da SSAP, respetivamente.

O Prof. Tong Io Cheng afirmou que, desde a sua fundação, a FLL tem como missão formar talentos jurídicos com visão global e amor à pátria. Nos últimos anos, a faculdade alcançou resultados notáveis em investigação académica, formação de talentos e serviço à sociedade. A SSAP, enquanto instituição de referência nas ciências humanas e sociais na China, oferece uma plataforma de alto nível para transformar as conquistas académicas da FLL, particularmente em áreas como direito internacional, direito comparado, direito constitucional e lei básica, em sabedoria ao serviço da sociedade. Esta cerimónia de assinatura representa um farol académico iluminado em conjunto por ambas as partes, injetando nova vitalidade no desenvolvimento integrado do Estado de Direito na China e na Grande Baía.

O Prof. Ji Xiangde destacou a influência da FLL, que formou numerosos profissionais jurídicos de excelência para o sector jurídico de Macau e contribuiu significativamente para o Estado de Direito em Macau, incluindo a “governação de Macau conforme a lei”, “Macau governado pelas suas gentes” e a implementação de “um país, dois sistemas”. A SSAP sente-se honrada por publicar mais de vinte resultados de investigação da FLL.

Além disso, o Prof. Ji Xiangde proferiu um seminário intitulado “Avaliação Racional do Regime de Clemência para Reconhecimento de Culpa e Aceitação de Pena”. Partindo do debate sobre a existência deste regime, sublinhou a importância de o enquadrar numa perspetiva global, analisando a sua evolução do contexto internacional para o Interior da China e as suas características distintas. O seminário culminou com uma análise profunda das questões jurídicas relacionadas e uma troca amistosa com os presentes, num ambiente de grande dinamismo.

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UM research team discovers new method to inhibit triple-negative breast cancer

A research team led by Kathy Luo Qian, professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau (UM), has unveiled a groundbreaking mechanism driving the malignancy of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), opening new avenues for targeted therapies. The study revealed that proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) promotes TNBC progression by depleting cholesterol levels in the plasma membrane, thereby activating oncogenic signalling pathways. These groundbreaking findings suggest that inhibiting PCSK9 or its downstream effectors could significantly suppress TNBC tumour growth and metastasis. The research has been published in the internationally renowned journal Advanced Science.

TNBC, characterised by the absence of estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), is the most aggressive breast cancer subtype with limited treatment options and a high metastatic rate. Although cholesterol metabolism has been associated with cancer progression, the role of PCSK9, a key regulator of cholesterol homeostasis, in TNBC was unclear prior to this study.

The team isolated highly metastatic TNBC cells (4-11) from the lung tumours of mice that had been injected with parental MDA-MB-231 cells. Subsequent RNA sequencing analysis revealed a significant upregulation of PCSK9 in the metastatic cells. The experiment demonstrated that silencing PCSK9 drastically reduced tumour growth and metastasis, while overexpressing PCSK9 enhanced these processes.

Mechanistically, binding PCSK9 to the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) reduces cholesterol uptake, leading to cholesterol depletion in the plasma membrane. The depletion of cholesterol disrupts lipid rafts, enabling the activation of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and HER3. These receptors then drive the Src/ERK/c-Jun signalling cascade, which upregulates cyclin D3 and vimentin to promote cell proliferation and metastasis. The team further validated these findings using inhibitors and activators that target EGFR/HER3 and related downstream kinases. This conclusively demonstrated the pivotal role of PCSK9-driven malignancy. Notably, the artificial depletion of membrane cholesterol or LDLR produced similar pro-metastatic effects, confirming that disruption of lipid rafts is a key trigger for the activation of oncogenic pathways. Analysis of clinical data revealed that TNBC patients with high PCSK9 expression had significantly lower survival rates. By combining cellular biochemistry with clinical evidence, the study offers new strategies for precision treatment of TNBC.

Prof Luo is the corresponding author of the study. FHS PhD graduates Li Tianhong and Wu Renfei are the first and second authors, respectively. The research was funded by the Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) of the Macao SAR (File No.: 0147/2020/A3 and 0004/2021/AKP), and the Ministry of Education Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology, University of Macau (File No.: SP2021-00001-FSCPO and SP2023-00001-FSCPO). The full version of the research article is available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202408514.

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UM to host international symposium on biomedical sciences

The 11th Macau Symposium on Biomedical Sciences (MSBS), organised by the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM), will take place on 20 and 21 June. The event aims to strengthen research collaboration and promote the innovation and development of biomedical sciences. This year’s symposium is themed ‘Scientific Impact’ and will bring together 35 leading scholars of biomedical sciences from around the world, who will give presentations on cutting-edge research and engage in in-depth discussions on academic innovation and future developments in the field. All are welcome to attend.

The symposium will include a keynote session and several thematic sessions, where scholars will give presentations on topics including tumour immunology and immunotherapy; genome biology; neuroscience, ageing and degenerative diseases; stem cells, gene and cell therapy; microbiology; and biomaterials and nanomedicine.

Tang Ben-Zhong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, academician of the Asia Pacific Academy of Materials, member of the World Academy of Sciences for the Advancement of Science in Developing Countries, and dean of the School of Science and Engineering at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, will serve as a keynote speaker. He will deliver a keynote titled ‘AIEgens: Conceptually New Bioprobes for Visualizing Biostructures and Monitoring Bioprocesses’ and share his latest research findings on aggregation-induced emission luminogens (AIEgens). Other distinguished speakers include Vojo Deretic, Distinguished Professor at the University of New Mexico; Huang He, Distinguished Professor at Zhejiang University; Feng Xinhua, professor at Zhejiang University; Lu Xin, professor at the University of Oxford; and Burkhard Ludewig, professor at Kantonsspital St. Gallen in Switzerland.

The symposium will start at 9:00 am on 20 June (Friday) in the Multi-function Hall of the UM Guest House (N1-G014) and will be conducted in English. For further details and registration, please visit https://msbs2025.fhs.um.edu.mo/. The registration deadline is 19 June. For enquiries, please call +853 8822 4981 or email um_fhs@um.edu.mo.

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UM research team finds link between impaired brain waste clearance and early psychosis

A research team led by Yuan Zhen, head of the Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences (CCBS) and professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau (UM), has for the first time identified dysfunction in the glymphatic system, the brain’s waste clearance system, among patients with early psychosis. The team also offered a novel neuroimaging biomarker for the early diagnosis and intervention of psychiatric disorders. The research has been published in Molecular Psychiatry, a leading international journal in neuroscience and psychiatry.

The glymphatic system plays a vital role in clearing metabolic waste and maintaining neural health. Previous studies have shown that dysfunction of the glymphatic system is closely linked to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. However, systematic studies and clear evidence on its involvement in psychiatric disorders, particularly in early psychosis, are lacking.

In this study, the research team analysed multimodal MRI neuroimaging data from 137 participants aged 16 to 35. These participants included healthy controls, individuals with non-affective psychosis, and individuals with affective psychosis. The team measured the coupling between the cortical blood-oxygen-level-dependent (BOLD) signal and the ventricular cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow, which served as a biomarker for the brain’s waste clearance efficiency.

The results showed that BOLD-CSF coupling was significantly weakened and delayed in patients with early psychosis, suggesting glymphatic dysfunction. Patients with affective psychosis exhibited the most pronounced abnormalities, indicating that their glymphatic systems may be impaired at an early stage of the disease (Fig. 1). Further analysis revealed that reduced BOLD-CSF coupling correlates with declines in fluid intelligence, concentration, working memory, and language skills, as well as higher anxiety levels. The reduced BOLD-CSF coupling may also be closely related to sleep disorders and chronic inflammation, which are commonly associated with psychosis, reflecting the condition’s extensive impact on the glymphatic system.

The study also found that the dysfunction was most pronounced in high-order cognitive networks (e.g. default mode and frontoparietal networks), while lower-order sensory and motor regions (e.g. visual and somatomotor networks) were less affected. This suggests a ‘top-down’ pattern of impairment in early psychosis (Fig. 2). This pattern indicates that psychosis may first damage the brain regions responsible for complex cognitive processing before affecting the regions responsible for sensory processing.

In addition, the proposed BOLD-CSF coupling index demonstrated high stability and reproducibility across multiple independent datasets (Fig. 3), showing strong reliability across different platforms and populations. It will be a promising neuroimaging biomarker for psychiatric disorders, which can enhance early detection, disease progression monitoring, and therapeutic response assessment, thus improving the objective and quantitative diagnosis and intervention of psychiatric disorders.

The corresponding authors of the study are Prof Yuan and Zhao Zhiying, research assistant professor in CCBS. The first author is doctoral graduate Hua Lin. Doctoral graduate Zeng Xinglin and master’s graduate Zhang Kaixi also contributed to the study. The research was funded by the Science and Technology Development Fund of the Macao SAR (File No.: 0014/2024/RIB1 and 0015/2023/ITP1), and UM (File No.: MYRG-GRG2023-00038-FHS and MYRG-GRG2024-00259-FHS). The full version of the research article is available at: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41380-025-03058-1.

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UM Faculty of Health Sciences holds talks on life science for secondary school students

To promote science education and stimulate an interest in life sciences among the younger generation, the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM) held science talks for over 600 secondary school students at the Affiliated School of the University of Macau and Colégio Mateus Ricci.

The talks were delivered by FHS Associate Professors Liu Tzu-Ming and William Chao Chong Hang. They explained complex scientific concepts with real-life examples in an entertaining and easy-to-understand manner. The talks gave the students an early insight into cutting-edge scientific knowledge, sparking their curiosity and interest in the field.

Prof Liu delivered a talk titled ‘The Demon Under Microscope’, in which he explained how bacteria and viruses affect human health, and introduced the tools and methods used to observe the microscopic world. He emphasised that many great scientific discoveries stem from unexpected observations. He encouraged students to stay curious, focused, and diligent in order to unlock the doors to success.

Prof Chao delivered a talk titled ‘Why Do Successful People Do Sports?’, in which he engaged students in thinking about the topic through Q&As. Starting with a discussion on students’ exercise habits, Prof Chao highlighted the important role of exercise in human brain development. He referenced several cutting-edge research findings and pointed out that regular exercise can significantly increase the volume of the hippocampus, thereby slowing down neurodegeneration. Prof Chao encouraged students to make the most of their free time by playing different sports, as this can improve reaction time and memory, which will benefit their learning and future development.

The two talks were well received by the students, who actively participated in the discussion session. The speakers answered students’ questions with real-life examples in a lively manner, making each interaction an opportunity to increase their interest in science.

FHS is committed to science popularisation. The faculty has organised science talks for many years, with the aim of revealing the wonders of health sciences to secondary school students and fostering their interest in related disciplines.

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Biomedical Imaging Research Workshop and International Symposium on Radiotheranostics held at UM

The 5th Macau Biomedical Imaging Research Workshop & 2025 International Symposium on Radiotheranostics, organised by the Macao Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging and co-organised by the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM) and the Ministry of Education Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology, University of Macau (FSCPO), was held at UM. The event brought together leading researchers, clinicians, and professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in precision medicine and molecular imaging.

The event began with an opening ceremony featuring welcome remarks from Chuxia Deng, dean of FHS and chief scientist of FSCPO; Georges El Fakhri, Elizabeth Mears and House Jameson Professor at Yale University; and Kao Chien-Min, associate professor at the University of Chicago. Attendees then engaged in in-depth discussions on the integration of radiotheranostics and positron emission tomography (PET), highlighting its transformative impact on diagnostics and targeted therapies.

The symposium featured 18 presentations and a roundtable discussion. Experts and scholars shared their latest research findings covering cutting-edge topics such as high-resolution PET imaging techniques, the clinical translation of radiotheranostics, AI applications in PET, the research and development of new isotopes, and patient-specific dosimetry.

Greta Mok Seng Peng, co-chair of the symposium and professor in FSCPO, expressed gratitude to attendees for their active participation in the event, and expressed hope that they would take full advantage of the event to strengthen international exchanges and cooperation.

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UM research makes groundbreaking discovery in study of breast cancer metastasis routes

A research team led by Chair Professor Chuxia Deng and Assistant Professor Miao Kai in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau (UM) has made a groundbreaking discovery in the study of cancer metastasis. The team, for the first time, conducted a qualitative and quantitative analysis of breast cancer metastasis routes by applying a barcoding system based on a single-cell lineage tracing approach (CellTag). The results revealed that cancer cells primarily disseminate via the lymphatic system rather than the bloodstream. The research also found that crosstalk between tumour cells and the tumour microenvironment (TME) determines the metastatic potential of cancer cells. The study systematically demonstrates tumour metastatic routes and opens up new avenues for the development of cancer treatment strategies. The research has been published in the prestigious journal Molecular Cancer.

Cancer metastasis is the primary cause of cancer-related death, yet the mechanisms that govern metastatic route selection remain elusive. Using CellTag technology, the research team tracked the dissemination of breast cancer cells in mouse models. They found that less than 3% of cancer cells spread through the bloodstream, while over 80% metastasised via the lymphatic system to distant organs, such as the lungs and liver. Further analysis showed that the lymph-disseminated cells have distinct gene expression patterns and communicate closely with stromal cells (such as fibroblasts and endothelial cells) in the microenvironment, forming a ‘seed-soil’ adaptive mechanism.

The study provides empirical evidence for route preference in cancer metastasis and demonstrates that tumour cells are ‘prewired’ with intrinsic information that determines their metastatic potential and organotropism. Additionally, these tumour cells dynamically adapt their gene expression based on the microenvironment of the target organs. These findings lays the foundation for the development of therapies targeting lymphatic metastasis, such as the inhibition of cytokine signalling or the disruption of tumour-stroma crosstalk to suppress metastasis.

Moreover, by using single-cell RNA sequencing technology, the research team found that genetically identical tumour cells exhibit organ-specific gene expression profiles. This further demonstrates the pivotal role of the microenvironment in shaping tumour cell behaviour. For example, lung metastatic cells upregulate oxidative stress-related genes, while liver metastatic cells activate metabolic regulatory pathways.

The study was led by the Cancer Centre of UM FHS, with Prof Deng and Prof Miao serving as the corresponding authors. The research was funded by the Science and Technology Development Fund of the Macao SAR (File No.: 0073/2021/A2, 111/2017/A, 0007/2021/AKP, 0009/2022/AKP, 0004/2021/AKP, and 0065/2022/A2), and UM (File No.: MYRG-GRG2023-00150-FHS-UMDF and MYRG-GRG2024-00146-FHS). The full version of the research article is available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12943-025-02279-w.

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Closing ceremony for Advanced Training Programme for Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine 2025 held at UM

The closing ceremony and certificate presentation for the Advanced Training Programme for Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine 2025 was held at the University of Macau (UM). The programme was jointly organised by the China Science and Technology Exchange Center of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Science and Technology Development Fund of the Macao SAR. It is presented by the State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine at both UM and the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), in collaboration with the Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Industrial Park of Cooperation between Guangdong and Macao (GMTCM). Participants praised the programme for its rich content and its effective promotion of international exchange and cooperation in Chinese medicine.

The training programme took place at UM from 26 to 30 May. It covered research on Chinese medicine mechanisms, the application of cutting-edge technologies in Chinese medicine research and development, and global registration and regulatory policies. Participants also visited UM, MUST, and GMTCM to gain a comprehensive understanding of innovations in Chinese medicine technology in Macao.

Frederico Carvalho, a participant from Portugal, said that the training programme enabled him to understand Macao’s advantages in promoting the internationalisation of Chinese medicine, such as its research capabilities, strategic foresight, and international connections. He expressed hope that participants from Portuguese-speaking countries will contribute to the internationalisation of Chinese medicine.

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