Core Viewpoint - The innovation drug sector is experiencing positive developments with the official launch of the 2025 National Basic Medical Insurance, Maternity Insurance, and Work Injury Insurance Drug Directory and the Commercial Health Insurance Innovation Drug Directory adjustment [1][4]. Group 1: Policy Changes - The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) has initiated the adjustment of the drug directories, allowing eligible applicants to submit online applications from July 11 to July 20 [4]. - The newly added commercial health insurance innovation drug directory focuses on high innovation, significant clinical value, and substantial patient benefits, which cannot be included in the basic directory due to exceeding the "basic protection" scope [4][5]. - The NHSA has released a series of documents outlining the adjustment work plan, including guidelines for the new commercial health insurance innovation drug directory [2][4]. Group 2: Market Reactions - The innovation drug sector has shown strong performance in the secondary market, with the Wind Innovation Drug Index rising over 2% on July 11, and several companies like Yifang Bio and Changshan Pharmaceutical seeing significant stock price increases [3][4]. - Multiple brokerages express optimism about the innovation drug sector and its related industrial chain, indicating a positive outlook for future investments [3][6]. Group 3: Institutional Support - The NHSA and the National Health Commission have issued measures to support high-quality development of innovation drugs, encouraging the use of healthcare data for drug research and promoting investment in innovation drugs by commercial health insurance [6][7]. - The measures also propose the establishment of a commercial health insurance innovation drug directory, which will include drugs that exceed basic insurance coverage but have high innovation and clinical value [6][7]. Group 4: Industry Growth Potential - Analysts highlight that the innovation drug sector has maintained rapid growth in product revenue and external licensing over the past three years, with significant business development (BD) transactions occurring this year [7][8]. - The increasing international competitiveness of Chinese innovation drug assets is noted, with clinical data gaining prominence at academic conferences and BD transactions on the rise [8][9].

Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Stock Exchange Science and Technology Innovation Board Biopharmaceutical Index has shown strong performance, with significant increases in constituent stocks, indicating a positive trend in the biopharmaceutical sector [1][3]. Market Performance - As of July 11, 2025, the Biopharmaceutical Index rose by 1.23%, with notable gains from stocks such as Yifang Biotech (+10.31%), Shouyao Holdings (+8.34%), and Te Bao Biotech (+7.18%) [1]. - The Jiashi Science and Technology Medicine ETF (588700) also increased by 1.14%, marking its third consecutive rise [1]. Liquidity and Trading Volume - The Jiashi Science and Technology Medicine ETF recorded a turnover rate of 9.54% and a trading volume of 21.11 million yuan [3]. - Over the past month, the ETF has maintained an average daily trading volume of 33.32 million yuan, ranking first among comparable funds [3]. Fund Growth and Performance - In the last two weeks, the Jiashi Science and Technology Medicine ETF's scale increased by 17.56 million yuan, leading among comparable funds [3]. - The ETF's net value has risen by 37.70% over the past year, with a maximum single-month return of 23.29% since its inception [3]. Top Holdings - As of June 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the Biopharmaceutical Index accounted for 50.3% of the index, including companies like United Imaging Healthcare, BeiGene, and Huatai Medical [3][5]. Policy Support and Market Outlook - Recent policy documents have been released to support the high-quality development of innovative drugs, highlighting government backing for the sector [6]. - The number of innovative drugs in development in China has reached over 4,000, representing approximately 30% of the global total [5][6].

Core Viewpoint - The innovative drug concept continues to show strong performance, with significant stock price increases for companies such as Boteng Co. and Changshan Pharmaceutical, which rose over 15% [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Boteng Co. and Changshan Pharmaceutical saw stock increases of over 15% [1] - WuXi AppTec experienced a nearly 9% rise [1] - Other companies like Kylin Pharmaceutical, Guangsheng Pharmaceutical, and Yifang Bio also saw stock increases of over 5% [1] Group 2: Policy Announcement - On July 10, the National Healthcare Security Administration announced the adjustment plan for the 2025 National Basic Medical Insurance, Maternity Insurance, and Work Injury Insurance Drug Catalogs, as well as the Commercial Health Insurance Innovative Drug Catalog [1] - The plan specifies that the adjustments to the basic medical insurance drug catalog and the establishment of the commercial health insurance innovative drug catalog will occur simultaneously in 2025 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The overdue payment of 180 million yuan from BeiGene to Yifang Biotech highlights the commercialization challenges and financial pressures faced by innovative pharmaceutical companies in China [1][2]. Group 1: Payment Dispute - BeiGene has failed to pay 180 million yuan in milestone payments to Yifang Biotech over two years, with 80 million yuan due after the approval of a lung cancer drug and 100 million yuan after another indication was approved [2]. - Yifang Biotech did not disclose this significant overdue receivable in its regular reports until questioned by the Shanghai Stock Exchange, revealing a hidden debt situation [2]. Group 2: Market Performance - BeiGene's delay in payments is attributed to its own financial arrangements, but the market performance of its drug, Beifuqunib, is concerning, facing stiff competition from established products like Osimertinib [3]. - Sales data indicates that Beifuqunib's annual sales are only about 100-200 million yuan, significantly lower than competitors, despite being included in the national medical insurance catalog [3]. Group 3: Financial Health - BeiGene's financial difficulties are evident, with cash reserves dropping to 472 million yuan by the end of 2024, a decrease of 280 million yuan year-on-year [4]. - The company's current ratio has been below 1 for three consecutive years, indicating declining short-term debt repayment capacity, with current assets of 1.224 billion yuan insufficient to cover current liabilities of 1.848 billion yuan [4]. Group 4: Industry Challenges - The payment dispute reflects a broader survival dilemma for Chinese biotech firms, with Yifang Biotech projected to have revenues of 169 million yuan in 2024 but losses of 240 million yuan, leading to accounts receivable exceeding revenue [5]. - BeiGene holds five marketed drugs, but three are licensed products, and its proprietary product faces patent expiration, indicating a dual financial strain from research and commercialization [5]. Conclusion - The 180 million yuan overdue payment serves as a mirror reflecting the difficulties faced by Chinese innovative pharmaceutical companies in transitioning from research to commercialization, raising questions about the industry's creditworthiness and cash flow challenges under current market pressures [6].

Group 1 - The financing balance of the Sci-Tech Innovation Board increased by 34.15 million yuan compared to the previous day, with 38 stocks seeing an increase of over 10 million yuan in financing balance [1] - As of July 8, the total margin financing balance of the Sci-Tech Innovation Board reached 159.386 billion yuan, an increase of 42.4374 million yuan from the previous trading day [1] - Among the stocks on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, 417 had a financing balance exceeding 100 million yuan, with 17 stocks having a balance over 1 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - The stock with the highest net financing purchase was C Yitang, with a latest financing balance of 208 million yuan, which increased by 208 million yuan from the previous day, and the stock rose by 174.56% [2] - Other stocks with significant net purchases included Zhongxin International and Yifang Bio, with net purchases of 61.378 million yuan and 57.7702 million yuan respectively [2] - The average increase for stocks with net purchases exceeding 10 million yuan was 6.35%, with C Yitang, Daqian Energy, and Laplace leading the gains [2] Group 3 - The stocks favored by financing customers were concentrated in the pharmaceutical, electronics, and power equipment industries, with 12, 9, and 7 stocks respectively [2] - The average ratio of financing balance to circulating market value for the stocks with significant net purchases was 4.35%, with Laplace having the highest ratio at 7.87% [2] - Other stocks with high financing balance ratios included Shengnuo Bio, Changyang Technology, and Yuncong Technology, with ratios of 7.73%, 7.25%, and 7.17% respectively [2]

Core Viewpoint - The delayed payment of 180 million yuan by Betta Pharmaceuticals to Yifang Biologics for milestone payments related to the drug Beifuzi has raised concerns about the financial health and operational integrity of both companies [1][2][5]. Company Overview - Yifang Biologics developed Beifuzi, a first-in-class innovative drug for lung cancer, and granted commercial rights to Betta Pharmaceuticals in December 2018 [2][3]. - Betta Pharmaceuticals was supposed to pay a total of 230 million yuan in milestone payments based on the drug's development progress, which includes regulatory approvals for various treatment indications [2][4]. Financial Performance - Yifang Biologics reported zero revenue from 2020 to 2022, but began generating income in 2023, totaling 186 million yuan, primarily from technical authorization and cooperation [4][8]. - As of the end of 2023, Yifang Biologics had accounts receivable of 186 million yuan, with a provision for bad debts of 9.29 million yuan, indicating reliance on Betta Pharmaceuticals for revenue [4][5]. Payment Delays - Betta Pharmaceuticals has delayed payments for two years, with the outstanding amount of 180 million yuan due to its own financial management considerations [5][10]. - The company has acknowledged the overdue payments and stated that it will fulfill its obligations according to the agreement [5][7]. Market Competition - Beifuzi's market entry is hindered by its later approval compared to competitors like Osimertinib and Alectinib, which have annual sales in the range of 3 to 4 billion yuan [8][9]. - Yifang Biologics has reported sales-related income from Beifuzi of approximately 5.53 million yuan in 2023 and 16.38 million yuan in 2024, indicating a significant gap in sales compared to established competitors [8][9]. Financial Health of Betta Pharmaceuticals - As of the end of 2024, Betta Pharmaceuticals had cash reserves of 472 million yuan, down from 752 million yuan at the beginning of the year, reflecting a decline in liquidity [10]. - The company's current ratio has been below 1 for three consecutive years, indicating a potential decline in short-term solvency [10].

Group 1 - The Shanghai Stock Exchange Sci-Tech Innovation Board Biopharmaceutical Index (000683) increased by 0.93% as of July 1, 2025, with notable gains from stocks such as Rongchang Biopharmaceutical (688331) up 7.21% and Shanghai Yizhong (688091) up 3.61% [1] - Starting July 1, 2025, a new policy mandates that all drug sales must include a verification code for medical insurance reimbursement, with full traceability of drug codes required by January 1, 2026, which is expected to enhance drug circulation regulation and impact the entire pharmaceutical industry chain [1] - The current bull market in innovative drugs is driven by the improvement of China's pharmaceutical innovation capabilities, with a trend towards international collaboration in new drug development expected to enhance profitability and market potential for Chinese pharmaceutical companies [2] Group 2 - 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] - The Sci-Tech Biopharmaceutical ETF closely tracks the performance of the Shanghai Stock Exchange Sci-Tech Innovation Board Biopharmaceutical Index, which includes 50 large-cap companies in various biopharmaceutical sectors [2]

Summary of the Conference Call for Yifang Biotech Company Overview - **Company**: Yifang Biotech - **Key Product**: TYK2 Inhibitor - **Therapeutic Areas**: Psoriasis, Ulcerative Colitis, KRAS G12C mutation Key Points and Arguments Industry and Product Performance - The TYK2 inhibitor has shown a PASI 100 response rate of approximately 50% in psoriasis treatment, significantly outperforming BMS and Takeda's marketed drugs [2][3] - Pharmacokinetic data indicates that the TYK2 inhibitor maintains drug exposure above IC90 throughout the day, which is superior to competitors [2][4] - Yifang Biotech plans to use stricter endpoints like PASI 90 in head-to-head trials against BMS to better demonstrate efficacy advantages [2][4] Clinical Development and Pipeline - The TYK2 inhibitor is expanding into ulcerative colitis, with data expected by the end of 2025 to 2026, which will enhance its commercial value [2][3] - The company has a rich pipeline including the already marketed Beifu and KRAS G12C inhibitors, an oral SERD in Phase III, and the TYK2 inhibitor in Phase III for psoriasis [3][4] Market Valuation - Domestic market valuation is conservatively estimated at 10 billion RMB (1.5x PS), with a normal valuation potentially reaching 15 billion RMB (3x PS) [2][5] - The overseas market valuation is projected at 20 billion RMB, leading to a total estimated valuation of 30 billion RMB [5] KRAS G12C Inhibitor Market Potential - The KRAS G12C inhibitor market outlook is optimistic, with peak sales expected to reach 1.5 billion RMB, entering an unmet clinical need market with low educational requirements for patients and doctors [2][9] Challenges and Considerations - Beifu monoclonal antibody faces challenges in sales due to late market entry and safety considerations, yet it is still expected to achieve peak sales of over 1.5 billion RMB [10] - The importance of conducting head-to-head Phase III trials is emphasized as a standard for assessing whether an innovative drug can achieve "Best-in-Class" status, thereby reducing development risks [11] Additional Insights - The company is also exploring other indications for the TYK2 inhibitor, including lupus and neuroinflammation, which will further enhance its commercial value [4][12] Conclusion Yifang Biotech is positioned strongly in the biotech industry with its TYK2 inhibitor showing promising clinical data and a robust pipeline. The company's strategic focus on expanding indications and conducting rigorous clinical trials is expected to bolster its market valuation and commercial success in the coming years.

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for multiple companies in the pharmaceutical sector, including Junshi Bioscience, Hualing Pharmaceutical-B, and others [2]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the broad market for lipid-lowering treatments, particularly focusing on the competitive landscape of PCSK9-targeted drugs, with approximately 500 million adults in China suffering from dyslipidemia, including 120 million with high cholesterol [3][15]. - The pharmaceutical sector saw a 1.60% increase this week, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.35 percentage points, with sub-sectors like medical infrastructure and life sciences performing better than generics and innovative drugs [4][31]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Perspective and Investment Recommendations - The lipid-lowering market is vast, with intense competition in PCSK9-targeted drugs [15]. - Investment strategies should focus on innovative drugs, particularly in the context of increased liquidity and risk appetite in the market [4][31]. 2. Pharmaceutical Sector Performance - The pharmaceutical sector's performance was mixed, with medical infrastructure and life sciences leading, while generics and innovative drugs lagged [4][37]. - The overall P/E ratio for the pharmaceutical industry is 27.69, with a premium of 35.26% compared to the broader A-share market [37]. 3. Company Dynamics - Notable company announcements include Baiyoutai's licensing agreement for BAT2406 in Latin America and Yifan Pharmaceutical's approval for clinical trials of a growth hormone injection [38][40]. - Companies like WuXi AppTec and Lijun Group have made significant moves, including share buybacks and new product approvals [39][41]. 4. Industry Trends - The report highlights the upcoming patent expirations for major small molecule drugs, which could lead to increased demand for raw materials [5][32]. - The report also notes the expected recovery in overseas demand, which may improve the performance of CXO companies [34]. 5. Research and Development Focus - The report discusses the clinical progress of various PCSK9-targeted therapies, including monoclonal antibodies and gene editing approaches, indicating a strong pipeline in this area [3][23][25]. - The competitive landscape for PCSK9 drugs in China is characterized by pricing and adherence challenges, with several products already on the market [27].

Summary of Yifang Biopharma Conference Call Company Overview - Yifang Biopharma is focused on innovative drug development with a strong pipeline of six key drug candidates, showcasing excellent project initiation and clinical advancement capabilities [8][3][4]. Key Drug Candidates and Market Potential - **EGFR TKI (Befotinib)**: Expected to replace Alectinib and expand market share in the rapidly growing EGFR mutation-targeted therapy market [2][3]. - **KRAS G12C Inhibitor**: Launched in 2024, showing strong sales performance and anticipated peak sales [2][3]. - **TYK2 Inhibitor (D2,570)**: Demonstrated global best-in-class (BIC) potential in psoriasis phase II trials, with a PASI 100 response rate of 50% in high-dose groups, outperforming other oral medications [3][19]. - **URAT Inhibitor**: Aimed at addressing safety issues in gout treatment, currently in phase II trials both domestically and internationally [2][4][7]. Development Strategies - Yifang plans to advance its oral SERD inhibitors through differentiated strategies, including combinations with HER2 ADC or CDK4/6 inhibitors, and aims for external licensing to domestic companies [2][6]. - The URAT inhibitor is designed to provide faster onset and better safety compared to allopurinol, addressing long-standing safety concerns in the gout market [7]. Market Trends and Competitive Landscape - The global psoriasis treatment market is projected to reach approximately $34 billion, with the U.S. market nearing $30 billion [9]. - Oral medications are gaining traction due to patient preferences, with 30% of untreated patients reluctant to use injectable biologics due to injection-related issues [10]. - Major pharmaceutical companies, including AbbVie and Johnson & Johnson, are actively developing oral psoriasis treatments, facing patent expiration pressures on existing products [11]. Future Directions - The future of psoriasis treatment is focused on improving drug convenience and efficacy, with a significant shift towards oral formulations [9][20]. - Yifang's innovative oral TGF-β inhibitors are expected to capture market share rapidly, potentially increasing the current less than 5% market penetration of oral medications in psoriasis [19][20]. Additional Insights - The competitive landscape for TYK2 inhibitors is robust, with multiple companies engaged in active development and partnerships, indicating high commercial value in this segment [16]. - Yifang's D2,570 is positioned to become a leading treatment option in the expanding psoriasis market, with significant therapeutic potential compared to existing therapies [19].