Group 1 - The Shanghai Stock Exchange Sci-Tech Innovation Board Biopharmaceutical Index (000683) increased by 0.73% as of July 28, 2025, with notable gains from companies such as Junshi Biosciences (688180) up 3.74% and Zai Lab (688266) up 3.30% [1] - The recent outbreak of Chikungunya fever in Guangdong Province has led to nearly 3,000 new local cases, primarily concentrated in Foshan and Guangzhou, with a cumulative total exceeding 4,800 confirmed cases [1] - The Sci-Tech Biopharmaceutical ETF (588250) rose by 0.82%, with the latest price reported at 1.23 yuan [1] Group 2 - Short-term focus on beneficiaries of the Chikungunya fever outbreak includes the vaccine sector, which may see valuation recovery due to market sentiment stabilizing despite anticipated performance pressure in 2024 [2] - The pharmacy sector is adapting to changes in medical insurance and regulatory environments, with companies like Yao Yi Tang exploring new business models, such as health and beauty products, to enhance profitability [2] - The diagnostics sector may experience renewed demand due to the Chikungunya fever, following the normalization of COVID-19 related demand [2] Group 3 - As of June 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the Shanghai Stock Exchange Sci-Tech Innovation Board Biopharmaceutical Index accounted for 50.3% of the index, including companies like United Imaging Healthcare (688271) and BeiGene (688235) [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the strong performance and liquidity of the Science and Technology Innovation (Sci-Tech) Pharmaceutical ETF managed by Harvest, indicating significant growth in both trading volume and fund shares over the past year [2][4]. Group 1: Liquidity and Trading Performance - The Sci-Tech Pharmaceutical ETF by Harvest recorded a turnover rate of 15.19% during trading, with a transaction volume of 30.598 million yuan, reflecting active market participation [2]. - As of July 25, the average daily trading volume over the past week was 46.0799 million yuan, ranking first among comparable funds [2]. - The fund's shares increased by 67.5 million over the past year, also ranking first among comparable funds [2]. Group 2: Fund Performance and Returns - The net value of the Sci-Tech Pharmaceutical ETF increased by 52.17% over the past year, placing it in the top 16.41% among 2,938 index equity funds [2]. - Since its inception, the fund achieved a maximum monthly return of 23.29%, with the longest consecutive monthly gains lasting 5 months and a maximum cumulative increase of 23.50% [2]. - The average return during the months of increase was 7.43% [2]. Group 3: Key Holdings and Market Outlook - As of June 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the Shanghai Stock Exchange Sci-Tech Innovation Board Biopharmaceutical Index accounted for 50.3% of the index, with leading companies including United Imaging Healthcare, BeiGene, and Huatai Medical [2][4]. - Based on the current fundamentals of the pharmaceutical sector, which has undergone four years of adjustment, the market outlook suggests a positive trend for innovative drugs and the overall pharmaceutical sector [4][5]. - The recommendation is to focus on innovative drugs as the primary investment theme, while also considering sectors like CRO&CDMO and specialty raw materials that are expected to perform well [5].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the Chinese innovative drug sector is gaining global recognition, with increasing clinical data presence at international academic conferences and rising BD authorization amounts and numbers, indicating enhanced global market acceptance of Chinese innovative drugs [2] - The innovative drug ETF (560900) has shown a strong performance, with a 1.57% increase as of July 28, 2025, and a 7.04% increase over the past two weeks, reflecting positive market sentiment [1] - The latest scale of the innovative drug ETF reached 55.51 million yuan, marking a six-month high, with a significant increase in shares by 3 million, leading the comparable funds [1] Group 2 - The support from medical insurance policies for innovative drugs is characterized by a "full chain, high intensity" approach, which includes accelerated inclusion of new drugs into the medical insurance catalog and optimized payment methods, further promoting rapid clinical application [2] - The innovative drug ETF closely tracks the CSI Innovative Drug Industry Index, which selects up to 50 representative listed companies involved in innovative drug research and development to reflect the overall performance of the innovative drug industry [2] - The rise of AI-driven technology waves has prompted Morgan Asset Management to integrate its "Global Vision Investment Technology" product line, aiding investors in seizing investment opportunities in quality technology enterprises globally [2]

Core Viewpoint - The rapid growth of overseas licensing transactions by Chinese innovative pharmaceutical companies marks the beginning of a commercial explosion in the industry, with expectations for significant sales and revenue increases in the coming years [1][5][6]. Group 1: Market Growth and Trends - The total amount of overseas licensing transactions by Chinese pharmaceutical companies is projected to reach $51.9 billion in 2024, a 36% increase from the previous year, and exceed $60.8 billion in the first half of 2025 [6]. - The innovative drug sector in China is expected to experience a convergence of three pivotal turning points: explosive sales of previously approved drugs, substantial increases in overseas revenue, and an overall upgrade in the industry's profit model [1][8]. - The cumulative increase in the A-share Innovative Drug 50 ETF is 21%, while the Hong Kong Hang Seng Innovative Drug ETF has surged by 56% [4]. Group 2: Industry Evolution - Since the 2015 reform of drug and medical device review and approval systems, the Chinese innovative drug industry has transitioned from a focus on capability building to a phase of full-scale market realization [1][24]. - The number of approved innovative drugs in China has surged to over 40 in 2024, nearly a tenfold increase since 2015, with R&D investment rising from approximately 50 billion yuan to over 121 billion yuan [24][26]. Group 3: Licensing and Collaboration - Chinese innovative pharmaceutical companies are increasingly binding themselves to leading multinational firms through licensing agreements, which are seen as a means to share risks and enhance R&D capabilities [12][13]. - The trend of overseas licensing is expected to continue, driven by the strong demand from multinational companies for external innovative assets amid patent cliffs [8][12]. Group 4: Future Catalysts and Innovations - The period from 2023 to 2026 is anticipated to be critical for the industry, with a significant number of drugs expected to enter the market, leading to accelerated revenue growth [8][9]. - Emerging technologies such as AI and brain-computer interfaces (BCI) are reshaping drug innovation and treatment methodologies, with AI significantly reducing the time and cost of drug development [17][20]. Group 5: Challenges and Strategic Considerations - Concerns exist regarding the potential for Chinese companies to "sell seedlings," meaning they may be too eager to license early-stage assets for short-term gains, potentially missing out on larger future opportunities [11][12]. - The industry faces challenges related to the high-risk nature of innovative drug development, with many biotech firms having to downsize or exit the market during recent capital downturns [25][26].

Investment Rating - The report recommends a "Buy" rating for multiple companies in the pharmaceutical sector, including Junshi Biosciences, Hualan Biological Engineering-B, and others [3]. Core Insights - The pharmaceutical sector has shown a 1.90% increase this week, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.21 percentage points. Sub-sectors such as pharmaceutical outsourcing, vaccines, and medical consumables performed well, while innovative drugs lagged behind [6][42]. - The report emphasizes the potential of the 4-1BB target in cancer treatment, particularly the PD-L1/4-1BB bispecific antibodies, which may address the limitations of PD-1/PD-L1 monotherapy [5][16][17]. Summary by Sections Industry Viewpoints and Investment Recommendations - 4-1BB is recognized as a promising target for tumor therapy, enhancing T cell activation and survival, which is crucial for effective immune responses against cancer [16]. - Investment strategies focus on the innovative drug sector, driven by increased liquidity and risk appetite, with a recommendation to pay attention to companies with strong pipelines in bispecific antibodies and ADCs [6][38]. Pharmaceutical Industry Market Performance - The pharmaceutical sector's overall P/E ratio is reported at 30.67 times, with a premium of 40.37% compared to the overall A-share market excluding financials [42]. Company Dynamics - Notable company developments include: - LIZHU Group's successful Phase III trial for a monoclonal antibody for psoriasis [43]. - Baiyang Pharmaceutical's planned share reduction by its major shareholder [43]. - Mylab's new medical device approval, enhancing market competitiveness [44]. Industry Dynamics - The report highlights the increasing focus on innovative drug development and the potential for significant market opportunities in the context of upcoming patent expirations for key small molecule drugs [38].

Group 1: ETF Performance - The liquidity of the Kexin Pharmaceutical ETF managed by Jiashi showed a turnover rate of 16.97% with a transaction volume of 33.88 million yuan, indicating active market trading [2] - Over the past year, the Kexin Pharmaceutical ETF has seen a significant growth in scale, increasing by 119 million yuan, ranking first among comparable funds [2] - The net asset value of the Kexin Pharmaceutical ETF has risen by 48.37% over the past year, placing it in the top 15.05% among index equity funds [2] Group 2: Stock Performance - The top ten weighted stocks in the Shanghai Stock Exchange Science and Technology Innovation Board Biopharmaceutical Index account for 50.3% of the index, with leading stocks including United Imaging Healthcare and BeiGene [2] - Recent stock performance includes United Imaging Healthcare with a rise of 2.04% and BeiGene with a slight increase of 0.21%, while Huatai Medical saw a decline of 2.71% [4] Group 3: Industry Trends - The biopharmaceutical industry is entering a dual-driven phase of policy and technology, with innovation drug support policies advancing to phase 2.0 [5] - The medical device sector is experiencing a core trend of replacement and technology export, with regulatory upgrades promoting innovation and industry breakthroughs [5] - State-owned capital entering the biopharmaceutical sector is injecting financial vitality, accelerating R&D investment and industry chain integration [5] Group 4: Licensing Agreements - Chinese innovative pharmaceutical companies are reporting significant "Licence Out" transactions, with Kexin Pharmaceuticals announcing a deal with ERIGEN for an exclusive overseas licensing agreement worth up to 1.32 billion USD [4]

Core Insights - The reactivation of the fifth listing standard on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market) aims to support high-growth technology companies, particularly in the biopharmaceutical sector, by allowing companies without profits to list based on expected market capitalization and R&D achievements [1][19] - The biopharmaceutical industry, especially innovative drug companies, faces longer investment periods and higher uncertainty due to strict regulatory requirements for product approval, making them highly reliant on capital [1][19] - Since the reactivation in June 2025, companies like He Yuan Bio and Bei Xin Life have made significant progress, signaling a positive outlook for other biopharmaceutical firms still in clinical stages [2] Market Performance - The innovative drug sector has seen a remarkable stock performance in 2025, driven by favorable policy changes, relaxed procurement policies, and the growth of commercial health insurance, which enhances market expectations for innovative drugs [3] - The 20 companies that successfully listed under the fifth standard have achieved a total market capitalization of 364.12 billion, with an average increase of 79.10% since the beginning of 2025 [3][7] Financial Performance - In 2024, the 20 companies reported a combined revenue exceeding 14.3 billion, a year-on-year growth of 45%, with 16 companies generating over 1 billion in revenue [12][16] - The total R&D expenses for these companies accounted for 67% of their total revenue, indicating a high dependency on external financing for continued innovation [16][18] R&D and Innovation - The 20 companies listed under the fifth standard have collectively developed 45 drug varieties, with 22 classified as first-class new drugs or innovative biological products, covering various advanced therapeutic areas [8][10] - The number of candidate products in the R&D pipeline for these companies has exceeded 200, showcasing their commitment to innovation and market expansion [8] Regulatory Environment - The reactivation of the fifth standard reflects a shift in regulatory focus towards recognizing the inherent risks and long timelines associated with technology innovation, moving away from traditional financial metrics [19][20] - The introduction of a "Sci-Tech Growth Tier" aims to enhance information disclosure and regulatory oversight for companies listed under the fifth standard, ensuring a balance between support and supervision [22]

Group 1: ETF Performance - The liquidity of the Kexin Pharmaceutical ETF (嘉实) showed an intraday turnover of 18.19%, with a transaction volume of 40.9491 million yuan, indicating active market trading [3] - Over the past week, the Kexin Pharmaceutical ETF (嘉实) experienced a scale increase of 16.9597 million yuan, ranking first among comparable funds [3] - The Kexin Pharmaceutical ETF (嘉实) saw a share increase of 7.5 million shares over the past week, also ranking first among comparable funds [3] - As of July 21, the Kexin Pharmaceutical ETF (嘉实) has achieved a net value increase of 43.45% over the past year, placing it in the top 16.56% among 2,929 index equity funds [3] Group 2: Stock Performance - The top ten weighted stocks in the Shanghai Stock Exchange Science and Technology Innovation Board Biopharmaceutical Index account for 50.3% of the index, with leading stocks including 联影医疗 (9.73%), 百济神州 (6.04%), and 惠泰医疗 (5.69%) [5][3] - The highest monthly return since inception for the Kexin Pharmaceutical ETF (嘉实) was 23.29%, with the longest consecutive monthly increase being 5 months and an average monthly return of 7.43% [3] Group 3: Market Trends - Huazhong Securities maintains a bottom-up view of the pharmaceutical sector, emphasizing the importance of hard technology innovations, particularly in innovative drugs and devices, which are becoming market hotspots [6] - The recent announcement from the Shanghai Sunshine Pharmaceutical Procurement Network regarding the 11th batch of national centralized procurement includes 55 drug varieties, with key principles focusing on stability, quality assurance, and anti-competitive practices [5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the industry is "Positive" and the rating has been maintained [2] Core Insights - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry index increased by 5.89%, ranking third among 31 primary industries, outperforming the CSI 300 index which rose by 1.92% [5][17] - The sub-industries of medical research outsourcing and chemical preparations saw significant gains of 13.94% and 8.43% respectively, while offline pharmacies experienced a decline of 3.91% [5][17] - As of July 18, 2025, the overall PE (TTM) for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry is 30.09x, up from 28.52x in the previous period, indicating an upward trend in valuation but still below the average [6][22] - The top three sub-industries by PE (TTM) are vaccines (57.37x), hospitals (37.75x), and other biological products (36.95x), while pharmaceutical circulation has the lowest valuation at 15.84x [6][22] Industry Review - The report highlights that 37 listed companies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector experienced a net reduction in shareholder holdings amounting to 2.182 billion yuan, with 4 companies increasing their holdings by 145 million yuan and 33 companies reducing theirs by 2.328 billion yuan [6] Important Industry News - The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved the BCL-2 inhibitor "Lisatinib" for market entry, marking it as the first domestic product of its kind [8] - The NMPA also approved "Recombinant Human Albumin Injection (Rice)" as the first of its kind in China [8] - The eleventh batch of national procurement rules has been optimized, significantly reducing policy uncertainty for innovative drugs [9] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests continued attention to pharmaceutical companies with innovative capabilities and those with high-end and cost advantages in generic drugs, especially in light of the optimized procurement rules that favor high-quality production and cost-effective generics [9]

Core Viewpoint - The special verification opinion issued by Beijing Hankun Law Firm confirms that Shanghai Wankexin Biotechnology Partnership (Limited Partnership) does not have an actual controller, which is significant for its equity changes [2][9]. Group 1: Company Overview - Shanghai Wankexin Biotechnology Partnership (Limited Partnership) is registered in the China (Shanghai) Free Trade Zone with a total capital contribution of 763.01 million RMB [3][5]. - The executing partner of Wankexin is Shanghai Shanshi Biomedical Management Consulting Co., Ltd., which holds a 0.001% partnership share [4][6]. Group 2: Equity Structure - The partnership structure includes Shanghai Shanshi Biomedical Management Consulting Co., Ltd. (0.001%), Shanghai Biomedical M&A Private Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership) (80.209%), and Shanghai Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. (19.790%) [5][6]. - The total capital contribution of the partnership is set to change to 763.01 million RMB following the entry of a new partner, Shanghai Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd., which will contribute 151 million RMB [5][6]. Group 3: Control Structure - The executing partner, Shanghai Shanshi Biomedical, has the authority to represent the partnership and make decisions regarding partnership affairs, indicating that it acts as the controlling entity [6][9]. - Shanghai Shanshi Biomedical is jointly owned by Shanghai Shanshi Capital Management Co., Ltd. and Lubuqa Enterprise Management Consulting Partnership (Limited Partnership), each holding 50% of the shares [7][9]. Group 4: Conclusion - The verification opinion concludes that there is no single shareholder capable of controlling the shareholder meeting or board of directors of Shanghai Shanshi Biomedical, thus confirming that both Shanghai Wankexin and Shanghai Shanshi Biomedical do not have an actual controller [9][10].