| In the backdrop of diversified global medical civilization, the collaboration between traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine (WM) confronts formidable challenges. TCM, deeply rooted in holistic and philosophical frameworks, starkly contrasts with WM"s reductionist and empirical paradigm, thereby creating a fundamental ontological disparity. Moreover, the hegemony of WM in practical healthcare and research realms exacerbates the impediments to their integration.To surmount these obstacles, it is imperative to establish cross - cultural dialogue mechanisms to bridge theoretical divides, optimize institutional designs for practical synergy, and innovate research evaluation systems to revitalize TCM drug development. Through concerted efforts in theoretical convergence, educational reforms, and decision - making restructuring, TCM and WM can evolve from confrontation to harmonious coexistence, providing a pivotal paradigm for global health governance and propelling the construction of a human health community. |