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China's Fujian Carrier Embraces Cupping Therapy Onboard

12/26/2025

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The Fujian, China's advanced aircraft carrier, has allowed naked flames on board to support cupping therapy as part of traditional Chinese medicine.
This decision followed a CCTV report on December 24 and drew significant attention on mainland social media.
The carrier entered service in November and houses the navy's largest medical center, including zones for diagnosis, inpatient care, surgery, and physiotherapy for TCM treatments.

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The Fujian, China's advanced aircraft carrier, has allowed naked flames on board to support cupping therapy as part of traditional Chinese medicine.
This decision followed a CCTV report on December 24 and drew significant attention on mainland social media.
The carrier entered service in November and houses the navy's largest medical center, including zones for diagnosis, inpatient care, surgery, and physiotherapy for TCM treatments.