The discussions began when a group of Weibo users expressed concerns about the reliability of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in comparison to Western medicine. Some users shared their personal experiences, claiming that TCM had helped them overcome various health issues while others argued that Western medicine is superior due to its scientific approach and proven efficacy.

One user shared a post on Weibo stating, "What makes Chinese medicine better than Western medicine? It will absolutely shock you to know! The current world is upside down in black and white, and the weak are the strong. Chinese medicine is obviously much better than Western medicine, but it is combated as pseudo-science, and the people of the country gradually abandoned it; Western medicine is obviously war medicine, which only applies to mechanical trauma, but it is treated as science, dominating almost all of the medical treatment of human beings. The world is like this, if you believe in these superficial things, the price to pay is often the price of life."

This post attracted a variety of reactions from Weibo users. Some netizens expressed their agreement with the statement, praising TCM for its holistic approach and emphasis on prevention rather than cure. They argued that Western medicine tends to focus more on treating symptoms rather than addressing the root cause of an illness, which can often lead to negative side effects and recurring health issues.

On the other hand, many Weibo users expressed dissenting opinions, stating that their experiences with TCM were unsuccessful or even harmful. Some shared stories about experiencing adverse reactions to traditional Chinese remedies or feeling misled by its vague theories and lack of scientific evidence. They claimed that Western medicine is more reliable due to its rigorous testing and proven efficacy, despite its focus on treating mechanical trauma.

Inflammatory remarks were also seen in the discussions, with some users accusing the pro-TCM camp of being