Core Insights - On January 13, 2026, Alibaba-W (09988), Tencent Holdings (00700), and Xiaomi Group-W (01810) were the top three companies by trading volume in the Southbound Stock Connect, with trading amounts of 81.05 billion, 29.45 billion, and 28.57 billion respectively [1] - The same companies also led in trading volume in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, with trading amounts of 58.01 billion, 23.48 billion, and 21.05 billion respectively [1] Southbound Stock Connect (Shanghai-Hong Kong) - Alibaba-W (09988) had a trading amount of 81.05 billion and a net buy amount of -90.46 million [2] - Tencent Holdings (00700) recorded a trading amount of 29.45 billion with a net buy amount of +6.61 million [2] - Xiaomi Group-W (01810) achieved a trading amount of 28.57 billion and a net buy amount of +3.24 billion [2] - Other notable companies included Goldwind Technology (02208) with 23.07 billion and a net buy of +85.70 million, and SMIC (00981) with 22.72 billion and a net buy of -1.73 billion [2] Southbound Stock Connect (Shenzhen-Hong Kong) - Alibaba-W (09988) had a trading amount of 58.01 billion and a net buy amount of +1.16 billion [2] - Tencent Holdings (00700) recorded a trading amount of 23.48 billion with a net buy amount of +749 million [2] - Xiaomi Group-W (01810) achieved a trading amount of 21.05 billion and a net buy amount of +283 million [2] - Other significant companies included SMIC (00981) with 18.13 billion and a net buy of -661 million, and Kuaishou-W (01024) with 12.21 billion and a net buy of +114 million [2]

Core Viewpoint - Kangfang Biopharma's innovative PD-1/VEGF dual antibody, Ivosidenib, has submitted a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the FDA for treating EGFR mutation non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) [1] Group 1: Company Developments - Ivosidenib's BLA submission is based on the overall results of the global Phase III HARMONi trial [1] - The application was submitted by Summit Therapeutics, the overseas partner of Kangfang Biopharma [1] Group 2: Regulatory Timeline - The FDA is expected to make a review decision on the BLA by the fourth quarter of 2026 [1] - The BLA aims to support the use of Ivosidenib in combination with chemotherapy for patients with EGFR mutation NSCLC who have progressed after third-generation EGFR-TKI treatment [1]

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Technology Index increased by 1.93% and the Hang Seng Index rose by 1.32% [1] - Notable stock performances include: Zhaoyi Innovation up by 45.06%, Dali Group Holdings up by 13.35%, and Rongchang Bio up by 8.84% [1] - Declining stocks include: Times Angel down by 4.96%, Master Kong Holdings down by 4.18%, and CIMC Enric down by 3.72% [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the pharmaceutical industry [4] Core Insights - The pharmaceutical index rose by 7.81% from January 5 to January 9, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 5.03%. The brain-machine interface and AI medical sectors are expected to remain active in Q1 2026, with a strong rebound in innovative drugs, particularly small nucleic acids [5][25] - The report highlights the potential for significant advancements in small nucleic acids in 2026, driven by breakthroughs in liver-targeted delivery technologies and a surge in clinical data readouts [8][22] - The report emphasizes the importance of selecting innovative drug stocks with strong fundamentals and suggests focusing on companies that have undergone sufficient adjustments [5][49] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The pharmaceutical index saw 443 stocks rise and 25 fall during the week, with notable gainers including Innovative Medical (+61.04%) and Sanbo Brain Science (+56.15%). Conversely, Baohua Pharmaceutical saw a decline of -21.65% [5][26][27] Small Nucleic Acids - 2026 is projected to be a pivotal year for the small nucleic acid sector, with advancements in liver-targeted delivery technologies and a high frequency of clinical data readouts expected [8][22] - Arrowhead's delivery platform has shown promising results in clinical trials, validating the feasibility of RNAi therapies for obesity and other conditions [9][11] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with leading platform capabilities and differentiated pipeline layouts, such as Rebio Biotech, Yuyuan Pharmaceutical, and Frontier Biotech [20][24] - It also recommends a diversified investment approach, including innovative drugs, brain-machine interfaces, and AI medical technologies [47][48] Market Trends - The report notes that the aging population and increasing healthcare demands are driving growth in the pharmaceutical sector, with a focus on chronic diseases and innovative medical technologies [47] - The report highlights the ongoing trend of domestic companies enhancing their capabilities in the global market, particularly in innovative drug development and medical devices [46][47] Key Companies to Watch - Recommended stocks include China National Pharmaceutical Group, Rebio Biotech, Shanghai Yizhong, and Yuyuan Medical [49]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) will launch six new stock options on January 19, 2026, expanding the stock options market and providing investors with more choices [2] - The new stock options will include Zijin Mining International (02259), WuXi AppTec (02359), BeiGene (06160), Lao Poo Gold (06181), Horizon Robotics (09660), and CanSino Biologics (09926) [2] - The average daily trading volume of the derivatives market at HKEX reached a record high of 1,662,751 contracts last year, representing a 7% year-on-year increase [2] Group 2 - Stock options, including monthly and weekly expiry contracts, were among the most actively traded products, with an average daily trading volume of 879,831 contracts, marking a 22% year-on-year increase [2] - The new stock options will have varying contract sizes, such as 200 shares for Zijin Mining International and BeiGene, and 500 shares for WuXi AppTec [3] - The launch will include contracts for multiple months in 2026, specifically January, February, March, April, June, September, and December for certain stocks [3]

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) will launch six new stock options on January 19, 2026, expanding the stock options market and providing investors with more choices [1] Group 1: New Stock Options - The new stock options will include Zijin Gold International (02259), WuXi AppTec (02359), BeiGene (06160), Lao Poo Gold (06181), Horizon Robotics (09660), and CanSino Biologics (09926) [1] - The contract sizes for the new options are as follows: Zijin Gold International (200 shares), WuXi AppTec (500 shares), BeiGene (200 shares), Lao Poo Gold (100 shares), Horizon Robotics (3,000 shares), and CanSino Biologics (1,000 shares) [2] Group 2: Market Performance - The average daily trading volume of HKEX's derivatives market reached 1,662,751 contracts last year, marking a 7% year-on-year increase and setting a new record [1] - Stock options, including monthly and weekly expiry contracts, were among the most actively traded products, with an average daily trading volume of 879,831 contracts, a 22% year-on-year increase and a new record high [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the performance and growth of the Tianhong Innovation Drug ETF (517380), which has seen significant trading activity and net inflows, indicating strong investor interest in the innovative pharmaceutical sector [1] - As of January 8, the Tianhong Innovation Drug ETF reached a new high with a total scale of 1.597 billion yuan and 1.980 billion shares outstanding, reflecting robust market demand [1] - The ETF tracks the Hang Seng Shanghai-Shenzhen Hong Kong Innovation Drug Select 50 Index (HSSSHID), which includes a diverse selection of 50 leading innovative pharmaceutical companies, with a composition of 40% Hong Kong stocks and 60% A-shares [1] Group 2 - Notable achievements in the innovative pharmaceutical sector include Shiyao Group's R&D expenses of 4.185 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, focusing on ADC, GLP-1, and small nucleic acid pipelines, with total authorized amounts exceeding 9.7 billion USD [2] - BeiGene is projected to achieve a profit of 200 million USD in 2025, with expectations of reaching 600-800 million USD in 2026, as several solid tumor drugs enter critical clinical stages [2] - Three Life Sciences has partnered with Pfizer for a 6 billion USD dual antibody licensing deal, receiving an upfront payment of 1.4 billion USD, with 20 clinical studies planned for 2026 [2]

Core Insights - The new medical insurance directory has entered a substantial implementation phase, with several innovative drugs, including Tislelizumab and Fuzhengzhu, being prescribed under insurance in various hospitals, indicating a reduction in access barriers for patients [1] - The adjustment includes 114 new drugs and introduces a commercial health insurance directory for innovative drugs, marking a significant shift towards a multi-tiered insurance system [1][5] - The rapid inclusion of innovative drugs in the insurance directory reflects increased support for "true innovation" with high clinical value [5] Group 1: New Drug Inclusion - The new medical insurance directory has added 124 unique products, including Tislelizumab, the first targeted drug for thyroid eye disease, and Fuzhengzhu, a biological agent for psoriasis [5] - Heng Rui Medicine is a major beneficiary, with 20 products and indications adjusted, including 10 new drugs entering the directory for the first time [5][6] - Other biotech companies like BeiGene and Innovent Biologics have also benefited, with multiple products included in the new directory, enhancing their commercialization prospects [7] Group 2: Commercial Health Insurance Directory - The introduction of the commercial health insurance directory provides a secondary market for high-value innovative drugs, with price reductions ranging from 15% to 50%, which is less severe than the basic insurance cuts [9] - The directory aims to improve accessibility for high-priced drugs while ensuring adequate returns for pharmaceutical companies [9] - Notable CAR-T therapies have been included in the commercial directory, overcoming previous barriers to entry, with prices for these therapies exceeding 1 million yuan [8][10] Group 3: Market Dynamics and Drug Exits - The adjustment process has also seen the removal of 29 drugs from the insurance directory, including Benarutide, which faced competition from more effective alternatives [12][14] - The dynamic adjustment mechanism emphasizes the need for drugs to demonstrate clinical value, reinforcing a "can enter, can exit" policy [14] - Companies are encouraged to shift from "me-too" products to genuine innovations, focusing on high-value areas such as oncology and rare diseases [10][14]

Core Viewpoint - The bispecific antibody drug market is rapidly expanding, with significant applications in cancer treatment, autoimmune diseases, and infections, and is projected to reach a global market size of $19.1 billion by 2025 and $26.8 billion by 2026 [1][5]. Group 1: Market Overview - The global bispecific antibody drug market is expected to grow to $19.1 billion by 2025, with China's market size projected at approximately $800 million, accounting for about 4.19% of the global market [5]. - By 2026, the global bispecific antibody drug market is anticipated to reach $26.8 billion, with China's market size expected to be around $1.5 billion, representing about 5.60% of the global market [5]. - Nearly 80% of the drug pipeline for bispecific antibodies is concentrated in the cancer treatment sector, particularly in solid tumors [7]. Group 2: Industry Definition and Mechanism - Bispecific antibodies, also known as bispecific or dual-function antibodies, can bind to two different antigens or two different epitopes of the same antigen, enhancing therapeutic effects and reducing adverse reactions [3][4]. - The primary mechanisms of bispecific antibodies include mediating immune cell killing, blocking dual-target signals, and promoting the formation of functional protein complexes [5]. Group 3: Industry Chain - The upstream of the bispecific antibody industry chain involves raw materials such as cell culture media, chromatography media, and key equipment like bioreactors and detection devices [9]. - The midstream focuses on the research and production of bispecific antibody drugs, while the downstream is primarily composed of medical institutions, especially large hospitals specializing in oncology and autoimmune diseases [9]. Group 4: Competitive Landscape - Major global players in the bispecific antibody field include Roche, Amgen, Johnson & Johnson, and several others, while domestic companies include BeiGene, Innovent Biologics, and others [11]. - The development of bispecific antibodies is still in progress, with ongoing exploration of target combination strategies and production technologies [11]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The future of bispecific antibodies lies in their application in cancer treatment and tissue regeneration, with a focus on addressing multiple targets in pathological processes to enhance therapeutic efficacy [14]. - New strategies and clinical trials are emerging, indicating a potential for new bispecific antibody drugs to be approved for market entry soon [14].

Group 1 - The overall market sentiment for innovative drug overseas BD transactions has shifted from extreme optimism to a more rational understanding, leading to significant stock price declines for many small companies in the A-share and H-share markets [1] - The driving logic for the innovative drug industry in 2026 will rely on tangible overseas clinical advancements and increased certainty in overseas commercialization, moving away from transient BD transactions [1] - Major companies in the innovative drug sector, including industry leaders and quality second-tier companies, are beginning to stabilize and show upward trends in stock prices [1] Group 2 - Two significant oncology drugs, AK112 from Kangfang Biotech and SKB264 from Kelun-Biotech, are expected to have major impacts in their respective fields, with ongoing clinical trials and potential breakthroughs [3] - Kangfang Biotech's AK112 has seen a series of clinical advancements that have sparked global interest in second-generation IO development, leading to multiple impactful BD transactions [3] - SKB264 is positioned as a potential global first-in-class drug in the ADC category, with ongoing clinical trials and a significant focus on its efficacy in various cancers [5] Group 3 - Kangfang Biotech is expected to read out three major Phase III clinical results in 2026, including two first-line lung cancer trials, with potential approval timelines set for 2025 and 2027 [4] - Kelun-Biotech's SKB264 is anticipated to read out important clinical results for two major indications in 2026, which could validate its market potential outside of China [7] - The innovative drug industry is expected to see significant clinical progress from various companies that have engaged in substantial BD transactions in 2024-2025, enhancing the long-term value of their overseas projects [7][9]