Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-11-25 14:46Core Insights - Since 2025, China's innovative pharmaceuticals have experienced a "simultaneous leap in scale and quality" driven by policy benefits and industry accumulation, with total outbound licensing exceeding $90 billion by the end of October, nearly doubling from $51.9 billion in 2024 [1] - The third quarter saw a significant increase in the "value" of outbound transactions, with notable collaborations such as the global strategic partnership between Hengrui Medicine and GSK, involving 12 innovative drugs and potential milestone payments of up to $12 billion [2][3] - The overall trend indicates three structural changes in China's innovative pharmaceuticals' outbound efforts: an increase in high-value transactions, diversification of technology areas, and enhanced contributions from emerging markets [4] Group 1: Market Performance - The total amount of outbound licensing has surpassed $90 billion, indicating a robust growth trajectory [1] - Hengrui Medicine's collaboration with GSK includes a $500 million upfront payment and potential milestone payments of $12 billion, showcasing the shift from traditional licensing to collaborative development [2] - BeiGene's global sales of its core product, Zebrutinib, reached 7.423 billion yuan, marking a 51% year-on-year increase, with the U.S. market contributing significantly [2][3] Group 2: Structural Changes - High-value transactions are becoming mainstream, with large upfront payments and high-potential milestone clauses [4] - Collaborations are diversifying beyond oncology to include areas like autoimmune diseases and rare diseases [4] - There is a rising trend of local partnerships in countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, which helps reduce costs and expedite market entry [4] Group 3: Challenges and Opportunities - Despite the impressive growth, there are underlying issues such as insufficient internal capabilities and a lack of robust ecological support, which hinder the industry's collective advancement [5][6] - The phenomenon of "selling seedlings" reflects the financial pressures faced by many companies, leading to a reliance on licensing rather than developing their own capabilities [6][7] - The report suggests that targeting Belt and Road countries could provide a strategic opportunity for mid-sized and smaller companies to meet local demand for affordable innovative drugs [8][9] Group 4: Future Directions - The report emphasizes that Chinese pharmaceutical companies should not only focus on drug exports but also on promoting a comprehensive "going out" strategy that includes technology and supply chain integration [9] - The transition from merely "product output" to "technology output" represents a significant evolution in China's pharmaceutical industry, enhancing its global competitiveness [9]