Healthcare Analyst

Wilfred Yuen

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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Wuxi Apptec 2Q26 results beat on strong QoQ growth in TIDES. BeOne 2Q26 results driven by robust Brukinsa revenue (+14% QoQ to USD1.2bn). Zai 2Q26 +11% QoQ in product revenue</li>
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Innovent robust 2Q26 product revenue +60% YoY (or +13% QoQ) to RMB4.3bn; RemeGen 1H26 results preview: strong revenue growth + turnaround in profit; Alphamab licensed-out TROP2/HER3 ADC to Pathos AI.</li>
<li>Other updates include Hengrui, Wuxi Biologics, Metis Techbio, CSPC, and Akeso.</li>
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Wuxi Apptec 2Q26 results beat on strong QoQ growth in TIDES. BeOne 2Q26 results driven by robust Brukinsa revenue (+14% QoQ to USD1.2bn). Zai 2Q26 +11% QoQ in product revenue

Innovent robust 2Q26 product revenue +60% YoY (or +13% QoQ) to RMB4.3bn; RemeGen 1H26 results preview: strong revenue growth + turnaround in profit; Alphamab licensed-out TROP2/HER3 ADC to Pathos AI.
Other updates include Hengrui, Wuxi Biologics, Metis Techbio, CSPC, and Akeso.


Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>CSPC Pharmaceutical’s Phase 3 trial of depression drug candidate HA1406 met pre-specified primary efficacy endpoint. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received NMPA approval for long-acting basal insulin, sudelidec injection.</li>
<li>Otsuka Holdings secured FDA approval for Simtriyo, a once-daily extended-release capsule for ADHD. Nippon Shinyaku obtained exclusive commercialization rights for Tadekinig alfa in the U.S. for Hyperinflammatory Syndrome.</li>
<li>Pharmaessentia announced topline results from the Phase 1b clinical trial of P1101 (Besremi) and anti-PD1 in Chronic Hepatitis B or D. Cipla secured FDA approval for generic Advair Diskus.</li>
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CSPC Pharmaceutical’s Phase 3 trial of depression drug candidate HA1406 met pre-specified primary efficacy endpoint. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received NMPA approval for long-acting basal insulin, sudelidec injection.
Otsuka Holdings secured FDA approval for Simtriyo, a once-daily extended-release capsule for ADHD. Nippon Shinyaku obtained exclusive commercialization rights for Tadekinig alfa in the U.S. for Hyperinflammatory Syndrome.
Pharmaessentia announced topline results from the Phase 1b clinical trial of P1101 (Besremi) and anti-PD1 in Chronic Hepatitis B or D. Cipla secured FDA approval for generic Advair Diskus.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 2) – CSPC, Hengrui, Otsuka, Nippon Shinyaku, PharmaEssnetia, Cipla

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

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<li>Since 2025, there have been 48 H-share IPOs of listed A-shares, with most seeing HA discounts widen post-listing, with only 20 narrowing.</li>
<li>Only AI-related H-share IPOs achieved meaningful HA discount narrowing (over 10pp), with non-AI names failing since May 2025.</li>
<li>The market capitalisation of these IPOs is not decisive for the HA discount change, and the overall market effect has little impact. Hence, the AI theme remains the key.</li>
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Since 2025, there have been 48 H-share IPOs of listed A-shares, with most seeing HA discounts widen post-listing, with only 20 narrowing.
Only AI-related H-share IPOs achieved meaningful HA discount narrowing (over 10pp), with non-AI names failing since May 2025.
The market capitalisation of these IPOs is not decisive for the HA discount change, and the overall market effect has little impact. Hence, the AI theme remains the key.


China Strategy: Evolution of H-Share IPO Premium/Discount

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<li>Akeso-Partner Summit Therapeutics released 2Q26 results. See our takeaways published earlier Akeso (9926.HK): SMMT 2Q26 Call Takeaways on Ivonescimab 
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Harbour Bio, MicroPort MedBot, and Shanghai HeartCare released positive profit alerts; Wuxi Bio reached 10,000 molecules milestone; Ribo Life released positive Europe phase 2a study in its siRNA FXI inhibitor</li>
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China's NMPA become the first approved Takeda's orexin narcolepsy drug; Science and Retraction Watch reported a girl death from a brain base-editing trial in Shanghai
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Akeso-Partner Summit Therapeutics released 2Q26 results. See our takeaways published earlier Akeso (9926.HK): SMMT 2Q26 Call Takeaways on Ivonescimab 


Harbour Bio, MicroPort MedBot, and Shanghai HeartCare released positive profit alerts; Wuxi Bio reached 10,000 molecules milestone; Ribo Life released positive Europe phase 2a study in its siRNA FXI inhibitor

China's NMPA become the first approved Takeda's orexin narcolepsy drug; Science and Retraction Watch reported a girl death from a brain base-editing trial in Shanghai



China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (20-24 July)

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<li>Jiangsu Hengrui received NMPA approval for camrelizumab as a first-line treatment of recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. BeOne Medicines announced $300M expansion of its New Jersey manufacturing and R&amp;D center.</li>
<li>Takeda Pharmaceutical got China approval for Orzeyful as a treatment of narcolepsy type 1. Nippon Shinyaku outlicences NS-025 to Aquelys Therapeutics for the treatment of xerostomia associated with Sjögren’s disease.</li>
<li>Samsung Biologics is acquiring PolyPeptide, a leading global CDMO specializing in peptide-based API, for CHF1.46B. Celltrion has applied to the EMA for marketing authorization for its Cosentyx biosimilar candidate, CT-P55. </li>
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Jiangsu Hengrui received NMPA approval for camrelizumab as a first-line treatment of recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. BeOne Medicines announced $300M expansion of its New Jersey manufacturing and R&amp;D center.
Takeda Pharmaceutical got China approval for Orzeyful as a treatment of narcolepsy type 1. Nippon Shinyaku outlicences NS-025 to Aquelys Therapeutics for the treatment of xerostomia associated with Sjögren’s disease.
Samsung Biologics is acquiring PolyPeptide, a leading global CDMO specializing in peptide-based API, for CHF1.46B. Celltrion has applied to the EMA for marketing authorization for its Cosentyx biosimilar candidate, CT-P55. 


APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 26) – Hengrui, BeOne, Takeda, Nippon Shinyaku, Samsung Bio, Celltrion

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Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative and high-quality drugs. The company focuses on therapeutic areas including oncology, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, immunological and respiratory diseases, and neuroscience. It was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China.

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China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (3-7 Aug)

Wuxi Apptec 2Q results beat; BeOne 2Q driven by robust Brukinsa; Innovent robust 2Q product revenue +13% QoQ; Alphamab licensed-out TROP2/HER3 ADC...

Wilfred Yuen

APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 2) – CSPC, Hengrui, Otsuka, Nippon Shinyaku, PharmaEssnetia, Cipla

Hengrui got NMPA approval for long-acting insulin. FDA approves Otsuka’s new CNS drug. Pharmaessentia announced positive topline result from Phase...

Tina Banerjee

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (20-24 July)

SMMT 2Q26 on Akeso-partnered ivonescimab; positive profit alerts from Harbour, MicroPort MedBot, Shanghai HeartCare; Wuxi Bio hit 10,000 molecules;...

Wilfred Yuen

APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 26) – Hengrui, BeOne, Takeda, Nippon Shinyaku, Samsung Bio, Celltrion

Hengrui’s camrelizumab got indication expansion approval for cervical cancer. BeOne announced $300M expansion plan for US facility. Samsung...

Tina Banerjee

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China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (3-7 Aug)

Wuxi Apptec 2Q results beat; BeOne 2Q driven by robust Brukinsa; Innovent robust 2Q product revenue +13% QoQ; Alphamab licensed-out TROP2/HER3 ADC...

Wilfred Yuen

APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 2) – CSPC, Hengrui, Otsuka, Nippon Shinyaku, PharmaEssnetia, Cipla

Hengrui got NMPA approval for long-acting insulin. FDA approves Otsuka’s new CNS drug. Pharmaessentia announced positive topline result from Phase...

Tina Banerjee

China Strategy: Evolution of H-Share IPO Premium/Discount

​Most of the H-share IPOs of listed A-shares since 2025 saw HA discounts widen post-listing, with only AI-related IPOs achieving meaningful...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (20-24 July)

SMMT 2Q26 on Akeso-partnered ivonescimab; positive profit alerts from Harbour, MicroPort MedBot, Shanghai HeartCare; Wuxi Bio hit 10,000 molecules;...

Wilfred Yuen

APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 26) – Hengrui, BeOne, Takeda, Nippon Shinyaku, Samsung Bio, Celltrion

Hengrui’s camrelizumab got indication expansion approval for cervical cancer. BeOne announced $300M expansion plan for US facility. Samsung...

Tina Banerjee

Most of the H-share IPOs of listed A-shares since 2025 saw HA discounts widen post-listing, with only AI-related IPOs achieving meaningful...