Chinese doctors treat patients at MRCTCM in Paola city, Malta

Chinese doctor An Jing (R) practices acupuncture treatment on a patient at the Mediterranean Regional Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine (MRCTCM) in Paola city, Malta, Aug. 17, 2018. The MRCTCM was officially established in 1994 as a partnership between the Chinese and Maltese governments. The health department of China's eastern Jiangsu province is responsible for dispatching medical teams biennially. The center treats patients using the ancient treatment techniques of acupuncture, massage, and sometimes physical therapy. (Xinhua/Yuan Yun)