According to Xinhuanet, the International Council of Acupuncture and Related Techniques (ICMART) held its 2001 symposium in Berlin on June 14-17, to discuss the growing worldwide interest in the traditional Chinese therapy.

Over 1,000 acupuncture experts from over 40 countries attended the symposium to exchange their latest findings in acupuncture therapy and research. "Acupuncture is now an unshakable part of our medicine," ICMART President Walburg Maric said.