Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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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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<li>Sino Biopharmaceutical entered outlicensing deal with AstraZeneca for respiratory drug candidate TQC3721. Hansoh Pharmaceutical’s ADC drug candidate HS-20093 met primary endpoint of overall survival in Phase 3 trial for SCLC.</li>
<li>Wuxi Biologics’ Hebei drug substance manufacturing facility passed the Pre-License Inspection by the FDA. Astellas Pharma’s Padcev Keytruda combo was accepted for China review in perioperative muscle-invasive bladder cancer.</li>
<li>Otsuka’s Astex Pharmaceuticals inked R&amp;D deal with Genentech to identify small molecule breast cancer drug candidates. Celltrion’s Avastin biosimilar has secured formulary listings with two major PBMs in the U.S.</li>
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Sino Biopharmaceutical entered outlicensing deal with AstraZeneca for respiratory drug candidate TQC3721. Hansoh Pharmaceutical’s ADC drug candidate HS-20093 met primary endpoint of overall survival in Phase 3 trial for SCLC.
Wuxi Biologics’ Hebei drug substance manufacturing facility passed the Pre-License Inspection by the FDA. Astellas Pharma’s Padcev Keytruda combo was accepted for China review in perioperative muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Otsuka’s Astex Pharmaceuticals inked R&amp;D deal with Genentech to identify small molecule breast cancer drug candidates. Celltrion’s Avastin biosimilar has secured formulary listings with two major PBMs in the U.S.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 12) – Sino Bio, Hansoh Pharma, Wuxi Bio, Astellas, Otsuka, Celltrion

Healthcare Analyst

Wilfred Yuen

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Sino Biopharm licensed out ex-China rights of PDE3/4 inhibitor for upfront US$200m and obtained the China sales rights for two respiratory products of GSK. See our call takeaways for details
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China expands National Essential Drug List after 8 years. Per Locust Walk 2Q26 report, China accounted for 60% of licensing deal value and 15% of  biotech VC in 1H26 globally</li>
<li>Other key news include Insilico Medicine (profit alert; rentosertib entering phase 3), Hansoh (B7H3 ADC met primary endpoint), Hengrui (oral GLP-1 positive topline data; FDA declined to approved camrelizumab/rivoceranib)...</li>
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Sino Biopharm licensed out ex-China rights of PDE3/4 inhibitor for upfront US$200m and obtained the China sales rights for two respiratory products of GSK. See our call takeaways for details


China expands National Essential Drug List after 8 years. Per Locust Walk 2Q26 report, China accounted for 60% of licensing deal value and 15% of  biotech VC in 1H26 globally
Other key news include Insilico Medicine (profit alert; rentosertib entering phase 3), Hansoh (B7H3 ADC met primary endpoint), Hengrui (oral GLP-1 positive topline data; FDA declined to approved camrelizumab/rivoceranib)...


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<li>We counted 5 license-out/collaboration deals this week: Antengene/K2 on TCE; Insilico/SK Bio on AI-enabled CNS drugs; Abbisko/Lilly on multiple targets; Haisco/Nuvectis on oncology/complement therapies; TrueLab/NewCo on two TL1A-targeting assets.</li>
<li>China approved 4 globally first-in-class therapies on 22 June: Biokin’s EGFR/HER3 ADC for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, CARsgen’s CLDN18.2 CAR-T for gastric cancer, CMS/Genrix’s silevimig for rabies, SBP/ProteLight’s peceleganan for wound infections.</li>
<li>Other news and updates include Hengrui, Ollin/Innovent, Sino Biopharm, Leads Biolabs, Everest, Ascletis.</li>
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We counted 5 license-out/collaboration deals this week: Antengene/K2 on TCE; Insilico/SK Bio on AI-enabled CNS drugs; Abbisko/Lilly on multiple targets; Haisco/Nuvectis on oncology/complement therapies; TrueLab/NewCo on two TL1A-targeting assets.
China approved 4 globally first-in-class therapies on 22 June: Biokin’s EGFR/HER3 ADC for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, CARsgen’s CLDN18.2 CAR-T for gastric cancer, CMS/Genrix’s silevimig for rabies, SBP/ProteLight’s peceleganan for wound infections.
Other news and updates include Hengrui, Ollin/Innovent, Sino Biopharm, Leads Biolabs, Everest, Ascletis.


China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (22-26 June)

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Hengrui's oral GLP-1 HRS7535 released second China phase 3 data in Type 2 diabetes. Moreover, the company's CDK4/6 inhibitor dalpiciclib secured adjuvant breast cancer indication.</li>
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Harbour BioMed and Baidu-backed BioMap to establish next-generation AI-native pipeline company MegaStream, targeting global markets across cardiovascaulr, renal, oncology, and anti-aging disease areas.</li>
<li>Other news and updates include Legend Biotech, Everest Medicines, Henlius, SBP, Insilico Medicine, Novocure/Zai Lab, NovaBridge, IASO Bio, and Abogen.</li>
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Hengrui's oral GLP-1 HRS7535 released second China phase 3 data in Type 2 diabetes. Moreover, the company's CDK4/6 inhibitor dalpiciclib secured adjuvant breast cancer indication.

Harbour BioMed and Baidu-backed BioMap to establish next-generation AI-native pipeline company MegaStream, targeting global markets across cardiovascaulr, renal, oncology, and anti-aging disease areas.
Other news and updates include Legend Biotech, Everest Medicines, Henlius, SBP, Insilico Medicine, Novocure/Zai Lab, NovaBridge, IASO Bio, and Abogen.


China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (15-21 June)

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Sino Biopharmaceutical is a leading, innovation-driven pharmaceutical conglomerate in China, focusing on the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The company specializes in therapeutic areas such as oncology, hepatology, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases, offering both modernized Chinese and Western medicines. It was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Wanchai, Hong Kong.

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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

APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 12) – Sino Bio, Hansoh Pharma, Wuxi Bio, Astellas, Otsuka, Celltrion

Sino Bio stuck outlicensing deal with AstraZeneca. Hansoh’s ADC drug candidate met primary endpoint in Phase 3 trial. China will review Astellas’...

Tina Banerjee

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (6-10 July)

Key news: 1) SBP deals with AZ and GSK, 2) China expands Essential Drug List, 3) clinical/regulatory updates from Hengrui (oral GLP-1; FDA on PD-1...

Wilfred Yuen

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (22-26 June)

This week saw 5 license-out/collaboration deals in the biopharma industry and China approving 4 globally first-in-class therapies, with updates...

Wilfred Yuen

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (15-21 June)

Hengrui releases China phase 3 data for oral GLP-1 HRS7535 in T2D; Harbour/BioMap for AI- company MegaStream. Other updates: Legend, Everest,...

Wilfred Yuen

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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

APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 12) – Sino Bio, Hansoh Pharma, Wuxi Bio, Astellas, Otsuka, Celltrion

Sino Bio stuck outlicensing deal with AstraZeneca. Hansoh’s ADC drug candidate met primary endpoint in Phase 3 trial. China will review Astellas’...

Tina Banerjee

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (6-10 July)

Key news: 1) ​SBP deals with AZ and GSK, 2) China expands Essential Drug List, 3) clinical/regulatory updates from Hengrui (oral GLP-1; FDA on PD-1...

Wilfred Yuen

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (22-26 June)

​This week saw 5 license-out/collaboration deals in the biopharma industry and China approving 4 globally first-in-class therapies, with updates...

Wilfred Yuen

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (15-21 June)

​Hengrui releases China phase 3 data for oral GLP-1 HRS7535 in T2D; Harbour/BioMap for AI- company MegaStream. Other updates: Legend, Everest,...

Wilfred Yuen

Key news: 1) SBP deals with AZ and GSK, 2) China expands Essential Drug List, 3) clinical/regulatory updates from Hengrui (oral GLP-1; FDA on PD-1...

This week saw 5 license-out/collaboration deals in the biopharma industry and China approving 4 globally first-in-class therapies, with updates...

Hengrui releases China phase 3 data for oral GLP-1 HRS7535 in T2D; Harbour/BioMap for AI- company MegaStream. Other updates: Legend, Everest,...