The article "Discussion on quantum entanglement theory and acupuncture" （doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.2017.11.026, published in Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2017,37(11):1233-1237） has some defects, and the author of the article proposes to withdraw the manuscript. According to the retraction provisions of our journal, it is considered that the author's application complies with the relevant provisions and our journal agrees to withdraw the draft.