Chinese foreign-aid medical team has devoted its feelings and energy to saving lives and helping the wounded，embodying the benevolence of doctors in foreign-aid medical care. The“spirit of the Chinese medical team”，characterized by“ fearless of hardships，willingness to dedicate，saving lives and helping the wounded with boundless love”，originated from the arduous journey of foreign aid and is rooted in the theoretical characteristics of Marxism，nurtured by the inheritance of the traditional Chinese culture，and refined through the medical practice of saving lives and helping the wounded. The spirit of the Chinese medical team encompasses the meaning of willpower，character，action and compassion that interconnected and unified its scientific connotation. It serves as a valuable spiritual wealth for promoting the construction of a healthy China， building a community of health，and promoting the high-quality development of the“Belt and Road”. To carry forward the spirit of the Chinese medical team in the new era，it is necessary to emphasize research and interpretation to enrich the spiritual connotation of the Chinese medical team. We also recommend strengthening the top-level design and exploring the channels for promoting the spirit of the Chinese medical team while reinforcing the development of behaviors and continuing the spirit of the Chinese medical teams.