Mindray(SZ:300760) Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-09-19 10:26Core Viewpoint - Companies should not blindly follow the trend of "going overseas," as this strategy may not be suitable for most Chinese medical device companies still in the growth stage, which should focus on domestic market opportunities until they mature [1][3]. Group 1: Domestic Market Focus - Shanghai has set a high-quality development action plan for the high-end medical device industry, aiming to approve over 500 new domestic Class III medical device registrations and over 100 overseas market approvals by 2027 [1]. - The focus areas for high-end medical devices include medical imaging, implantable devices, surgical systems, in vitro diagnostics, radiation therapy, rehabilitation, artificial intelligence medical devices, and innovative new devices [1]. - Nearly 30% of companies listed on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board have overseas business accounting for more than 30% of their revenue, with a year-on-year revenue growth of 9% and a net profit growth of 3% in the first half of the year [1]. Group 2: Challenges of Going Overseas - The number of approved innovative medical devices in China has reached a new high this year, with the National Medical Products Administration introducing 10 measures to support high-end medical device innovation [3]. - Companies should be cautious about entering overseas markets, as it is a battleground for strong players rather than a refuge for weaker ones, emphasizing the need to excel in the domestic market first [3][4]. - The landscape for medical device companies going overseas has changed significantly over the past 20 years, with increased complexities such as international regulations and legal challenges [4]. Group 3: Internationalization Strategy - Mindray Medical, a leading Chinese medical device company, has seen its international business exceed 50% for the first time in the first half of the year, indicating a successful global presence [5]. - The acquisition of a stake in Huatai Medical by Mindray has led to a more cautious approach towards internationalization, suggesting that companies should align their international strategies with their development stages [5]. - Companies should leverage their comparative advantages in high-end manufacturing and innovation, establishing a strong foothold in the domestic market before expanding globally [6].