HUTCHMED(US:HCM) Zhong Guo Qing Nian Bao·2025-08-26 20:38Group 1 - The 2024 Shanghai Science and Technology Awards announced a total of 206 awarded projects, with 49% of the 686 participating units being enterprises, including 93 private companies [1] - Nearly half of the high-level awarded projects are related to integrated circuits, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence [1] - The first prize for scientific progress was awarded to "The Independent Research and Industrialization of a Class 1 New Drug, Fuqunatin," developed by Hutchison China MediTech Ltd. [1] Group 2 - Hutchison China MediTech's team created a three-in-one innovation system for targeted therapy of metastatic colorectal cancer, leading to the development of Fuqunatin, which has been approved in over 30 countries [3] - Fuqunatin has achieved over 8 billion yuan in overseas technology licensing and is projected to exceed 2.9 billion yuan in global sales in 2024 [3] - The drug significantly improves patient outcomes, extending overall survival by 2.7 months and reducing the risk of death by 35% [3][4] Group 3 - The company implemented a randomized controlled dose optimization clinical scheme, which was nine years ahead of similar guidelines from the FDA [4] - The team explored both continuous and intermittent dosing methods, ultimately establishing a dose that is effective for both Chinese and global patients [5] - The company emphasizes the importance of talent, technology, and international vision for the successful globalization of innovative drugs [5]