Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-22 02:14Core Viewpoint - The Chinese medicine sector is experiencing a positive trend, with the Zhongzheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Index showing an increase, driven by innovative evaluation methods and potential policy changes in the pharmaceutical landscape [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of July 22, 2025, the Zhongzheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Index (930641) rose by 0.56%, with notable increases in constituent stocks such as Xintian Pharmaceutical (002873) up 3.03%, and Pian Zai Huang (600436) up 2.69% [1]. - The Chinese Medicine ETF (159647) also saw a rise of 0.50%, marking its fifth consecutive increase, with the latest price reported at 1.01 yuan [1]. Group 2: Research and Innovation - A team led by Professor Xiao Xiaohua from the Fifth Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital has proposed a novel method for evaluating the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine, published in the authoritative journal "Pharmaceutical Journal" [1]. Group 3: Investment Insights - According to Jiao Yin International, the current driving force behind the Hong Kong innovative drug market is value reassessment, with domestic investors increasing their positions through the Hong Kong Stock Connect, while foreign investors remain at a low position in innovative drugs [1]. - The first innovative drug catalog involving commercial insurance is expected to be launched in 2025, which aims to include products beyond basic medical insurance coverage, potentially creating a more favorable pricing environment compared to traditional medical negotiations [1]. Group 4: Index Composition - As of June 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the Zhongzheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Index accounted for 55.96% of the index, including Pian Zai Huang (600436) and Yunnan Baiyao (000538) among others [2].