Core Viewpoint - The innovation speed and cost-effectiveness of Chinese biopharmaceutical companies have surpassed that of American companies, leading to a surge in stock prices for several Chinese biopharma firms [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - On June 9, 2023, Chinese biopharmaceutical companies saw a collective stock price increase, with Kelun-Botai (6990.HK) rising nearly 6% to a market cap exceeding HKD 80 billion, BeiGene (688235.SH) up over 8%, and Junshi Biosciences (688180.SH) up over 5% [1]. - The optimism surrounding original drug licensing contributed to the stock price increases, particularly following data presentations from Chinese companies at the recent ASCO annual meeting [1]. Group 2: International Interest - In recent months, American and European pharmaceutical companies have invested billions in acquiring Chinese-developed drugs, yielding returns for these companies [2]. - During the ASCO conference, BioNTech's resale of a tumor dual-antibody drug acquired from China's Pumice Biotech for over USD 10 billion to Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) highlighted the market's excitement [2]. - BMS is betting on a dual-antibody drug targeting PD-L1 and VEGF for treating various solid tumors, which shows potential to replace Merck's leading cancer drug, Keytruda [2]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The valuation of Chinese innovative drugs is considered reasonable by multinational companies, as they seek products with patent protection for lifecycle management [4]. - China has surpassed the U.S. in the number of clinical trials and has seen a significant increase in patent filings, attracting multinational pharmaceutical companies [4]. - AstraZeneca announced a USD 2.5 billion investment to establish a research center in Beijing, reflecting the growing interest in China's biopharmaceutical sector [4]. Group 4: Innovation and Development - Chinese biopharmaceutical companies have made rapid advancements in innovation over the past decade, although they still have a long way to go in achieving "original innovation" [4]. - The PD-L1/VEGF dual-antibody drug represents a significant innovation compared to traditional combination therapies, offering easier administration and potential cost reductions [4]. - Local companies like Kelun-Botai and InnoCare Pharma are actively investing in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in the competitive oncology market [4]. Group 5: Clinical Achievements - On June 6, 2023, Kelun-Botai's ADC drug, SKB264, received approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and became the first TROP2 ADC drug approved for lung cancer indications globally [5]. - InnoCare Pharma presented data at ASCO indicating that its HER3-targeting ADC drug has potential comparable to Kelun-Botai's SKB264 for treating EGFR-resistant non-small cell lung cancer [5].
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