Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-22 07:36Group 1 - CRO concept stocks are under pressure, with notable declines in share prices: Kanglong Chemical down 4.32% to HKD 21.24, Zhaoyan New Drug down 3.29% to HKD 21.16, Kelaiying down 2.31% to HKD 78.15, and Weiya Bio down 1.98% to HKD 1.98 [1] - The revised U.S. Biodefense Law was passed in the Senate with a vote of 77 in favor and 20 against, completing the main legislative process and is set to be signed by the President [1] - According to Xinda Securities, the Biodefense Law has been a significant factor suppressing the valuation of the CXO sector over the past two years, but the final version is relatively mild compared to the initial draft, as it does not name specific companies [1] Group 2 - With the Federal Reserve entering a rate-cutting phase, global biopharmaceutical investment and financing are expected to improve marginally [1] - The implementation of the Biodefense Law is anticipated to lead to a dual recovery in performance and valuation for the CXO sector [1]