全球文明倡议视角下中医药在斯里兰卡传播历程与展望OA

Chinese medicine(CM)going global constitutes an important practice for implementing the"Global Civilization Initiative"and fostering inter-civilizational exchange and mutual learning.As China's significant strategic partner in South Asia,Sri Lanka,which is geographically a shipping hub in the Indian Ocean and a"crossroads"of civilizational interactions,provides a unique platform for the dissemination and localized development of CM in the South Asian region.In their historical evolution,CM and Sri Lankan traditional medicine have engaged in continuous interaction,spanning from the exchanges among Chinese Buddhist doctors during the spread of Buddhism,to the trade in medicinal materials and technology dissemination along the Maritime Silk Road,and then to the folk exchanges in aromatic and medicinal products and the medical practices of overseas Chinese associations in the modern era.This enduring history of exchanges between Chinese and Sri Lankan traditional medicine demonstrates a profound foundation for mutual learning between civilizations.In the new era,guided by the dual frameworks of the"Belt and Road"Initiative and the"Global Civilization Initiative",China actively promotes its collaboration with Sri Lanka in traditional medicine in policy,research,and education sectors,exemplifying the positive contribution of Chinese wisdom to the mutual learning among diverse civilizations.However,current cooperation still faces challenges,including insufficient institutional docking,weak evidence-based medical research,inconsistent quality standards,low effectiveness in cultural dissemination,and unstable cooperation mechanisms.These factors constrain the deep integration and sustainable development of CM in Sri Lanka.From the perspective of the"Global Civilization Initiative",this paper takes the internationalization of CM as the central theme,and systematically reviews the historical context and realistic foundations of Chinese-Sri Lankan traditional medicine exchanges.It proposes a strategic framework centered on institutional docking,evidence generation,standard leadership,cultural integration,and sustainable governance,offering theoretical and policy references for promoting the institutionalized collaboration and international development of CM in the South Asian region.