This course provides an introduction to medicine in modern China. It gives a broad historical perspective, while at the same time focusing on the social, cultural and political contexts of both the transmission of Western medicine and the transformation of traditional Chinese medicine in modern China. It covers the period from early 19th century to the contemporary. Students will learn the background, development, and debates of both Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, as well as develop a critical mind to analyze the social context of medical practices.