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Core Insights - The Chinese innovative drug industry is experiencing rapid growth driven by supportive government policies and market opportunities, with the Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market) playing a crucial role in the development of innovative drug companies [1][2][4] Policy Support - The Chinese government has implemented a comprehensive set of policies to support the development of innovative drugs, including optimizing drug review and approval processes, accelerating clinical applications, and enhancing market access [2][3] - Since the establishment of the National Medical Insurance Bureau, 149 innovative drugs have been included in the medical insurance catalog, with over 360 billion yuan paid for innovative drugs during the agreement period [2][3] - The introduction of a "Category C" medical insurance directory aims to increase the role of commercial health insurance in covering innovative drug costs, providing additional funding sources for innovative drugs [3] Industry Trends - Companies listed on the STAR Market are characterized by high R&D investment and a focus on original innovative drug development, with approximately 70% of the STAR Market innovative drug index constituents being pure innovative drug companies [4][5] - As of the end of 2024, China has a total of 3,575 innovative drug R&D pipelines, surpassing the U.S. and covering about 40% of global new drug development [5] - Many innovative drug companies are entering a commercialization phase, with improved cash flow and profitability, indicating a shift from a reliance on licensing deals to a focus on revenue generation [6] Internationalization - Chinese innovative drug companies are increasingly engaging in international collaborations, with 94 licensing agreements worth a total of 51.9 billion USD in 2024 alone, and over 450 million USD in the first five months of 2025 [7][8] - Chinese companies are gaining recognition on international academic stages, with a record number of clinical studies presented at the ASCO 2025 annual meeting, showcasing the competitiveness of Chinese innovative drugs [8] Investment Opportunities - The Sci-Tech Innovation Drug ETF (subscription code: 589123) offers investors a convenient way to invest in the innovative drug sector, tracking the STAR Market innovative drug index, which has a high purity of innovative drug companies [9] - The index is designed to balance theme purity and risk diversification, with approximately 70% of its constituents being pure innovative drug companies, allowing investors to benefit from the overall growth of the sector [9]