During the past several decades, the world has witnessed the increased awareness of the significance of philosophical investigations into the domains of life science and healthcare, as illustrated by the “Philosophy and Medicine” (P&M) series by Springer. Among the almost 150 volumes in the series, there has been a special outpouring of interest regarding East Asian contributions to bioethics. Initiated in 1999, the P&M Asian subseries primarily aimed to provide readers a way to understand moral and cultural issues involved in healthcare, particularly in East Asian contexts. Over time, it has revealed an intriguing perspective on the development of a culturally sensitive approach to bioethics known as the family-based approach. This approach becomes particularly relevant in an era of growing cross-cultural exchanges, communication, and global political tensions, like the one we are currently experiencing.