TCM to play wider role

Traditional Chinese medicine will play a bigger role in medical reform, as it has advantages in prevention and healthcare, according to a health official.

TCM and Western medicine complement each other, which is an important factor in China's health service system, said Wang Guoqiang, head of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In 2013, China had more than 200 million citizens over 60 years of age, posing great challenges to the health sector.