From koji-making to pharmaceutical preparation, from the differentiation of yin and yang to the transformation of the five elements, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Chinese culture have been influencing generations of Chinese people. With accessible principles and stories, Dr. WEN Junkai painted a vivid picture of the endless vitality of nature and the harmonious transformation of all things in the universe, along with their philosophical underpinnings. He also affirmed the necessity of integrating traditional Chinese and Western medicine. If unity cannot be achieved, then we can sit down and have dumplings together—you using a fork and me using chopsticks doesn’t stop us from enjoying the deliciousness of dumplings. Dr. WEN Junkai is a Ph.D. in Chinese Medicine, editorial board member of Chinese Medicine Internationalization Research, and recipient of multiple awards, including the China Association of Chinese Medicine Excellence in Thesis Award, National Excellent Paper Award for Young and Middle-aged Scholars in Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Oncology, National Best Creativity Award in TCM Museum Design Competition, and China Association of Chinese Medicine Diagnostic Branch Excellent Paper Award. He serves as the director of the Chinese Medicine Program at the Cross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade3, a contributing columnist for "TCM Insights" on the Xuexi Qiangguo Platform, and a writer for Shanghai Chinese Medicine Daily. He has participated in the Ministry of Education’s Annual Special Project for Belt and Road International Cooperation78, the Southeast Asia TCM Strategic Talent Cultivation Model Research, and the China-Philippines TCM Center project910. Dr. Wen founded the nonprofit organization Joyage (Joyage Happy Aging People), dedicated to advancing TCM internationalization and community health promotion while fostering age-friendly health ecosystems. Through initiatives like "TCM in Schools: Children’s First Lesson in Sinology," "Paid Wellness Programs for Professionals," "Health Literacy Academy for Seniors," and "Women’s Health Conferences," he has connected a citywide health ecosystem spanning 52 universities, community centers, and commercial complexes across Shanghai. This initiative, now Shanghai’s largest TCM public welfare program, has served over 50,000 people and been invited to share TCM insights at Shanghai Media Group and the CTB Global Youth Research and Innovation Forum. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

What can a single sheet of paper do? In Pei Haozheng's hands, a sheet of paper can be a stunning Xumizuo (an ornate Buddhist pedestal), a tower body with complex structures, or a multi-eaved tower top. It can also be a landing device, a precision mechanical part, or even a large-scale sculpture. As a Guinness World Record-holding origami artist, Pei shows us the countless wonders of origami. Pei Haozheng, a scientific artist, Olympic designer, Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science, and project mentor at Peking University and MIT. His research focuses on origami and deployable structure design, integrating mathematical logic, geometric topology, and artistic aesthetics. He has won the World Championship at the International Origami Olympiad along with 6 individual gold medals, the China Excellent Cultural and Museum Social Education Case Award (the highest award in the cultural and museum field), and the Best Work Award of the National Stadium. He was also awarded the high honor of "Boao Youth Leader" by Li Zhaoxing, the 9th Minister of Foreign Affairs of China. As an artist invited by governments including those of the UK and the US, he has participated in numerous exhibitions at home and abroad; his works are permanently collected by national first-class museums, multiple international organizations, and peace ambassadors from over 20 countries around the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

As one of the first-generation international supermodels, LV Yan’s experiences are often talked about with great interest. In the eyes of her friends, she is a very powerful person. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she provided a lot of help to her neighbors, and became a core of the community. As the manager of COMME MOI, she has spared no effort to create unforgettable fashion shows combined with art and music. LV Yan started her modeling career in 1999, and soon rose to prominence on the international stage. Collaborating with numerous top domestic and foreign brands as well as master-level figures, she has created many classic works. In 2013, she founded the brand COMME MOI and serves as its chief manager, reshaping the image of contemporary new women through urban fashion. After her career transition, she has also won many awards successively, such as being listed in the BOF 500 (the 500 most influential people in the global fashion industry) and being shortlisted for the Annual Most Influential Business Women in China (Future List), etc. In 2015, COMME MOI opened its first flagship store on Donghu Road in Shanghai. In 2023, COMME MOI held a grand show celebrating its 10th anniversary in Shanghai, joining hands with 22 cross-era supermodels to create a rare and famous scene in the fashion industry, which also marked the brand's entry into a more modern and lightweight new stage. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

A dancer's stage life may be limited, but young dancer LIU Jia has expanded his understanding and depth of dance through various forms of stage art expression. Whether he is performing in a stage play, participating in variety shows, or working as an actor, he never forgets his identity as a "dancer" and dances out his life. LIU Jia is a young dancer and First-Class Performer. He graduated from the PLA Academy of Art, once worked at the Frontline Art Troupe of the Political Department of the Nanjing Military Region, and currently holds a position at Nanjing University of the Arts. He has won awards at home and abroad, including the Gold Award for Performance at the Lotus Award (China's top dance award), the Gold Award for Dance Drama Performance at the Lotus Award, as well as the Gold Award for Performance and the Best Choreography Award at the CCTV Television Dance Competition. He has appeared twice on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. His representative works include Dance Smash, Call Me By Fire, Ode to the Earth, Nuoma Ami, Ode to the Motherland, and Frankenstein. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Coming from a small county town as a rural teacher, she went on to become a sales champion at a top German company and joined a global talent development program. At the age of 40, she started learning a foreign language and mastered it proficiently within three months. Liu Nan's life is full of amazing stories. Now, as a blogger, she is affectionately called "Internet Mom" by girls. She teaches girls how to get along with others in the workplace and how to wear a shining crown for themselves. LIU Nan has accompanied and nurtured nearly a hundred young talents in the workplace, among whom 20% achieved promotions in their early twenties. As a long-term practitioner and lecturer of growth mindset, she believes that every trial, error, and turning point is an opportunity to expand the boundaries of cognition. In recent years, she has embarked on another path in life as a "new blogger and painter". Her oil paintings have been selected for the "Super Puzzle" Art Festival, and her first solo exhibition The Wrinkle of Time is currently in preparation. She has always pursued spiritual nourishment without clear "titles" — seemingly useless, yet they are the source of creativity. She is not obsessed with role definitions, nor is she eager to label the future. "I don't even know who I will be," is her most sincere answer to self-exploration. On the road of constant evolution, she is willing to take curiosity as a lamp and move towards the unpredictable distance. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

It is only when there is a Bo Le (a connoisseur of talent) that there are Qianlima (a steed of exceptional ability). However, a Bo Le also needs a Qianlima to prove their worth and discerning eye. Every successful performer is a Qianlima, and Lin Zhe tells us stories about several Bo Le figures in her life and her own journey with them. LIN Zhe rang the bell for her march onto the international music stage by securing the second place at the 5th World Marimba Competition in Stuttgart. This marked the first time a Chinese received recognition at a large-scale, high-level marimba competition, and the result remains the highest ranking achieved by Chinese players in this field to date. Moreover, she claimed the first place at the 59th German International Percussion Competition in Lübeck and the first place at the China International Marimba Competition. She was the sole winner of the Yamaha Award in Austria, where other participants included champions of the recent two ARD International Competitions. In 2024, she became a key member of the National Art Fund's small theater project. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx