3^rd China-Shanghai International Taiji Health Symposium and

16^th China-Shanghai International Symposium on Qigong Science

( Second Announcement )

to be held in Shanghai, China

from October 16 to October 17, 2021

on the theme of 'Taiji • Integration • Health'

venue: Jin Jiang Pine City Hotel (Add: 8 Dongan Road)

online: Zoom

Shanghai University of TCM/ Shanghai Academy of TCM (Host)

Taiji Health Center, Shanghai University of TCM/ Shanghai Academy of TCM (Organizer)

Shanghai Qigong Research Institute (Organizer)

Shanghai Health Qigong Association (Co-organizer)

Hebei Medical Qigong Hospital (Co-organizer)

The event is aimed at promoting health for all human beings around the globe, spreading academic exchange of Chinese traditional Taiji and Qigong, improving the level of treatment and research of modern Qigong and expanding the research field of Qigong Science.

I. Program outline

1. Exchange of academic papers on Taiji Health and Qigong Science

2. Teaching of  the methods of  Taiji  Health and Medical Qigong

3. Exchange on the methods of Health Qigong practice

4. Exchange on the methods of Medical Qigong practice

II. Call for paper submissions

Thematic scope:

1. Academic research on the philosophical theory of the Taiji (太极 supreme pole) notion and on the theme of Taiji Health.

1.1 Research on the relationship between Taiji thought and traditional Chinese culture

1.2 Research on the theory, literature and  connotation of Taiji Health, Taiji methods, etc.

1.3 Applied research of Taiji Health services

2. Medical Qigong clinical applications and research

2.1 Research of Medical Qigong clinical efficacy and mechanisms

2.2 Clinical experience reports on prevention and treatment of common diseases and other rare and complicated illnesses by Medical Qigong

3. Research on Health Qigong

3.1 Research on Health Qigong concept and theory

3.2 Research on Health Qigong efficacy, clinical application and mechanism

4. Laboratory research on modern Qigong experiments

4.1 Basic research on Qigong practice

4.2 Research on biophysical and physical effects of Qigong practice

Paper submission guidelines:

1. Only one paper will be selected by each leading author.

2. Each paper generally can not be exceeded to 5000 printed characters in Chinese (around 3000 words in English).

3. The papers can be written in Chinese, Japanese or English. They must incorporate an abstract in Chinese and in English. The abstract can not be exceeded to 1000 printed characters in Chinese (around 600 words in English).

4. There are no specific requirements about the text format, but it must be printed clearly and attach the text document in electronic format.

5. If necessary, translation service can be provided for the paper abstracts. The translation fee is USD 20 per abstract and should be paid in advance.

6. The copies of the unaccepted paper submission will not be returned.

7. Submission period: From May 5, 2021 to August 31, 2021. The submissions received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Please send to:

中国 上海市 徐汇区宛平南路650号上海市气功研究所303室

Room 303, 650 Wan Ping Road (South), Shanghai Qigong Research Institute, Xuhui District, Shanghai , China

E-mail: shqgywk@163.com

III. Registration fee

Accommodation and transportation arrangements and expenses shall be the responsibility of each participant. No shuttle service is provided during the Symposium.

IV. Registration procedures

Please fill in the registration form which can be photocopied and send it to the Secretariat of the 3^rd China-Shanghai International Taiji Health Symposium and 16^th China-Shanghai International Symposium on Qigong Science before August 31 , 2021.

Address: 中国上海市徐汇区宛平南路650号上海市气功研究所303室

Room 303, 650 Wan Ping Road (South), Shanghai Qigong Research Institute, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China

Postal Code: 200030

Fax:  0086-21-64383936;  Tel:  0086-21-64394141

Contacts:         Ms. Shang  尚老师 , Ms. Xue 薛老师

3^rd China-Shanghai International Taiji Health Symposium and

16^th China-Shanghai International Symposium on Qigong Science Organizing Team

July 19, 2021

Registration Form