2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2026-01-20 00:51Policy Developments - The State Administration for Market Regulation has approved the national standard for "Classification and Determination of Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution," which will be implemented from April 1. This standard categorizes nine basic types of TCM constitution and aims to enhance health literacy and optimize health service models [2]. Medical Device Approvals - Opcon Vision's application for the registration of "soft hydrophilic contact lenses" has been accepted by the National Medical Products Administration, currently in the acceptance phase [4]. - Livzon Pharmaceutical announced that its clinical trial application for injectable brexpiprazole microspheres for treating schizophrenia has been accepted by the National Medical Products Administration [5]. Capital Markets - AstraZeneca will acquire the remaining 50% equity of Westman Biotech's GPC3 armored CAR-T therapy in China, with a potential payment of up to $630 million, including upfront and milestone payments [7]. - Aote Biological's controlling shareholder has proposed a share buyback plan using funds from its IPO, with a total amount between RMB 100 million and RMB 200 million [8]. Industry Developments - Alibaba Health has launched its self-developed AI medical model "Hydrogen Ion," which is now in practical application, targeting clinical and research fields. This move complements Alibaba's existing health service strategies [10][11]. - Jiangzhong Pharmaceutical has changed its name to "China Resources Jiangzhong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd." and will also change its stock abbreviation to "China Resources Jiangzhong," while keeping the stock code unchanged [12]. Shareholder Actions - Liaoning He Eye Hospital Group has received a notice from a major shareholder planning to reduce its stake by up to 3,106,074 shares, representing 1.97% of the total share capital, between February 7 and May 6, 2026 [14].