People listened and learned how to apply acupressure at a bilingual TCM health lecture on May 30, 2014 in Beijing. [Photo by Song Jingli / chinadaily.com.cn]

China has been making increased efforts to expand TCM outside the country, pushing for the ancient discipline to be accepted worldwide.

Xinyue Calduch, a spokesperson for the Spain-based European Foundation of TCM, said the plans to build Europe's largest TCM hospital reflect China's strong intention to invest in the promotion of the benefits of the use of natural medicine.