Core Viewpoint - The report from Guojin Securities highlights the rise of innovative drugs in China, indicating that the industry is in the early stages of realizing innovation outcomes, with significant opportunities for independent development and large-scale licensing transactions in the future [1] Group 1: Industry Trends - The global oncology immunotherapy landscape is entering a new era characterized by the combination of PD-1 and TAA (tumor-associated antigens) with cytokines [2] - Multinational pharmaceutical companies are facing patent cliffs for their blockbuster drugs while new innovative drug assets are rapidly emerging globally, including in China, leading to a trend of licensing agreements to fill pipeline gaps [2] - The global innovative drug business development (BD) upfront payments have reached the billion-dollar level, with China accounting for 40% of the total upfront payments [2] Group 2: Drug Development Focus - The evolution from single antibodies to dual and multi-target molecules is ongoing, with a focus on enhancing efficacy and reducing toxicity [3] - The exploration of new molecular constructs has progressed from combinations of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and TAAs to combinations with cytokines like IL-2, aiming for better therapeutic outcomes [3][4] - The next wave of innovation in the post-PD-1 era is just beginning, with numerous companies exploring combinations of PD-1 with IL-2 and other structural innovations [4] Group 3: Potential Investment Targets - The report suggests that promising new products may emerge from segments such as TCE (T-cell engagers), other dual/multi-antibodies, and innovative ADCs (antibody-drug conjugates), with a focus on leading clinical enterprises [5] - Recommended companies to watch include Innovent Biologics (01801), Kintor Pharmaceutical (09926), and Kelun-Biotech (06990) [5]