Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Fosun Pharma outlicensed XH-S004 to Expedition Therapeutics for $120M upfront and milestone payment. Remegen’s drug candidate met primary endpoint in Phase 3 trial for Sjögren's syndrome in China.</li>
<li>Astellas Pharma announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 trial evaluating Padcev in bladder cancer. Daewoong Pharmaceutical announced positive result for their self-developed semaglutide microneedle patch.</li>
<li>Zydus Lifesciences received FDA approval for chest pain drug Diltiazem Hydrochloride tablets. Lupin has partnered with Sandoz to market and commercialize Lupin’s biosimilar ranibizumab across multiple regions.</li>
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Fosun Pharma outlicensed XH-S004 to Expedition Therapeutics for $120M upfront and milestone payment. Remegen’s drug candidate met primary endpoint in Phase 3 trial for Sjögren's syndrome in China.
Astellas Pharma announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 trial evaluating Padcev in bladder cancer. Daewoong Pharmaceutical announced positive result for their self-developed semaglutide microneedle patch.
Zydus Lifesciences received FDA approval for chest pain drug Diltiazem Hydrochloride tablets. Lupin has partnered with Sandoz to market and commercialize Lupin’s biosimilar ranibizumab across multiple regions.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 17) – Fosun Pharma, Remegen, Astellas, Daewoong Pharma, Zydus, Lupin

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<li>Eli Lilly announced positive topline results from Phase 3 trial, evaluating orforglipron, discovered by Chugai. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical initiated Phase 3 trial of HP-6050, a transdermal formulation for sedation in Japan.</li>
<li>WuXi XDC completed GMP release of its new drug product facility in China. CSPC Pharmaceutical’s application for marketing approval of Semaglutide Injection has been accepted by the NMPA of China.</li>
<li>Junshi Biosciences’s indication expansion application for toripalimab for treatment of urothelial carcinoma has been accepted in China. Hanmi Pharma advances HM17321, a first-in-class obesity therapy, into global Phase 1 trials.</li>
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Eli Lilly announced positive topline results from Phase 3 trial, evaluating orforglipron, discovered by Chugai. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical initiated Phase 3 trial of HP-6050, a transdermal formulation for sedation in Japan.
WuXi XDC completed GMP release of its new drug product facility in China. CSPC Pharmaceutical’s application for marketing approval of Semaglutide Injection has been accepted by the NMPA of China.
Junshi Biosciences’s indication expansion application for toripalimab for treatment of urothelial carcinoma has been accepted in China. Hanmi Pharma advances HM17321, a first-in-class obesity therapy, into global Phase 1 trials.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 10) – Chugai, Hisamitsu, Wuxi XDC, CSPC Pharma, Junshi Bio, Hanmi Pharma

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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<li>China biotech has become the biggest valuation driver for the entire healthcare sector based on strong expectations on licensing cooperations. Other subsectors may still underperform due to lack of logic.</li>
<li>The primary market still lacks confidence in long-term outlook. Some founders/shareholders have already reduced holdings and cash out. Valuation bubble may burst when turning point occurs.We analyzed the possible scenarios.</li>
<li>At this stage, stock picking logic may need to focus on three directions. The next stage of the rise may come more from A-share market. We shared our top picks.</li>
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China biotech has become the biggest valuation driver for the entire healthcare sector based on strong expectations on licensing cooperations. Other subsectors may still underperform due to lack of logic.
The primary market still lacks confidence in long-term outlook. Some founders/shareholders have already reduced holdings and cash out. Valuation bubble may burst when turning point occurs.We analyzed the possible scenarios.
At this stage, stock picking logic may need to focus on three directions. The next stage of the rise may come more from A-share market. We shared our top picks.


What Happens to China Healthcare? - The Soaring Shares, the Turning Point, and the Top Picks

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ascentage-pharma-group-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27824:1" rel="noopener">Ascentage Pharma (6855 HK)</a> reported revenue of RMB 302.2M in 1Q26 (up 29% YoY), from the sales of pharmaceutical products, commercialization rights income from Innovent Suzhou and service income.</li>
<li>R&amp;D cost will continue to tread on a higher trajectory. Company will continue to advance enrolment in the trials and actively advance inclusion of Lisaftoclax in China’s NRDL in 2026.</li>
<li>Building on the differentiated clinical profile of both products, Ascentage is well positioned to accelerate market penetration and prepare for potential new indication approvals and upcoming NRDL inclusion opportunities.</li>
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Ascentage Pharma (6855 HK) reported revenue of RMB 302.2M in 1Q26 (up 29% YoY), from the sales of pharmaceutical products, commercialization rights income from Innovent Suzhou and service income.
R&amp;D cost will continue to tread on a higher trajectory. Company will continue to advance enrolment in the trials and actively advance inclusion of Lisaftoclax in China’s NRDL in 2026.
Building on the differentiated clinical profile of both products, Ascentage is well positioned to accelerate market penetration and prepare for potential new indication approvals and upcoming NRDL inclusion opportunities.


Ascentage Pharma (6855 HK): Trials Progress, Olverembatinib, Lisaftoclax Gain Momentum in 1H26

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of August 21st.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Tencent, Smic, Hua Hong Semi, Meituan, Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas, Minimax, Xiaomi, Alibaba, Zijin Gold Intl.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of August 21st.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Tencent, Smic, Hua Hong Semi, Meituan, Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas, Minimax, Xiaomi, Alibaba, Zijin Gold Intl.


HK Connect Flows Weekly (Aug 21st): Tencent, Smic, Hua Hong Semi, Meituan, Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas

China

Everest Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative pharmaceutical products and vaccines. The company has a product pipeline across renal, anti-infective, autoimmune, critical care, cardiovascular, and ophthalmic diseases, including products like Nefecon (TarpeyoTM) and Eravacycline (Xerava). Everest Medicines was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

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Everest Medicines (1952 HK)

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 17) – Fosun Pharma, Remegen, Astellas, Daewoong Pharma, Zydus, Lupin

Astellas, Remegen, and Daewoong Pharma announced positive trial results for their respective drug candidates. Fosun Pharma stuck outlicensing deal....

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 10) – Chugai, Hisamitsu, Wuxi XDC, CSPC Pharma, Junshi Bio, Hanmi Pharma

Obesity treatment related development dominated the week, with Chugai’s drug candidate meeting Phase 3 trial goals, CSPC is a step ahead for...

Tina Banerjee

What Happens to China Healthcare? - The Soaring Shares, the Turning Point, and the Top Picks

Hengrui has entered into agreements with GSK for HRS-9821 and up to 11 programs, with high upfront payment of US$500 million and total amount of...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Ascentage Pharma (6855 HK): Trials Progress, Olverembatinib, Lisaftoclax Gain Momentum in 1H26

Ascentage Pharma revenue up 29% to RMB 302.2M in 1Q26. R&D cost tread on a higher trajectory. Well positioned to accelerate market penetration and...

Tina Banerjee

HK Connect Flows Weekly (Aug 21st): Tencent, Smic, Hua Hong Semi, Meituan, Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Tencent, Smic, Hua Hong Semi, Meituan, Lenovo, Knowledge...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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