Core Insights - The article discusses the rapid growth and development of immunotherapy for cancer treatment, particularly focusing on immune cell therapies such as CAR-T, CAR-NK, TCR-T, and TIL therapies, which have become a significant fourth modality in cancer treatment alongside surgery, radiation, and drug therapy [1][4]. Industry Overview - Immunotherapy involves collecting young, healthy immune cells, expanding them in vitro, enhancing their targeting capabilities, and reinfusing them into patients to combat pathogens, cancer cells, and mutated cells [1][4]. - The global market for tumor immunotherapy products is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 149.1% from 2017 to 2024, reaching a market size of $7.1 billion by 2025 [1][6]. - In China, the market for tumor immunotherapy products is expected to reach 2.1 billion yuan by 2025, driven by the approval of various immune cell therapy products [1][8]. Development Background - China has the highest incidence and mortality rates of cancer globally, with 4.8247 million new cases and 2.5742 million deaths reported in 2022, accounting for 24.1% and 26.5% of global totals, respectively [4]. - The increasing disposable income of Chinese residents has improved their ability to pay for medical care, with healthcare spending projected to reach 2,547 yuan per capita in 2024, growing by 3.6% [4][5]. Current Market Status - As of the end of 2024, there are 1,040 immunotherapy products in clinical trials, with the U.S. and China leading in the number of trials [10]. - CAR-T therapy is the most commercially mature and widely tested method, with 15 drugs approved globally by December 2025, 8 of which are approved in China [12]. Future Trends - The clinical transformation of immunotherapy is expected to accelerate, with market penetration likely to expand, potentially exceeding 10 billion yuan by 2027 [13]. - Advances in gene editing and AI-assisted target selection are anticipated to enhance treatment precision, while universal and multi-target cell products are expected to become mainstream in research [13][14].