AVIC Securities·2025-05-26 00:23Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive investment outlook for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, particularly focusing on innovative drugs and their potential in the market [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights the significant achievements of domestic innovative drugs showcased at the upcoming ASCO 2025 conference, emphasizing the growing innovation capabilities of Chinese pharmaceutical companies [6][7]. - A strategic collaboration between 3SBio and Pfizer regarding the PD-1/VEGF dual antibody has been established, which includes a global licensing agreement with potential payments up to $4.8 billion based on development milestones and sales performance [2][6]. - Three domestic Class 1 innovative drugs have been approved for market launch, targeting prevalent diseases such as influenza, cancer, and diabetes, marking a critical step in the innovation and internationalization of domestic original drugs [2][6]. Market Performance Review - During the period from May 17 to May 24, the Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3348.37, down 0.57%, while the pharmaceutical industry index rose by 1.78%, ranking first among 31 primary industry indices [1][12]. - The weekly performance of various sectors within the pharmaceutical industry showed positive growth, with notable increases in chemical preparations (3.49%), biological products (1.74%), and medical services (1.42%) [1][12]. Upcoming Events - The ASCO annual meeting, a major international conference in oncology, is scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 3, 2025, in Chicago, where numerous innovative research results from domestic companies are expected to be presented [6][7]. Key Companies to Watch - The report suggests focusing on companies with strong innovation capabilities, including Heng Rui Medicine, Innovent Biologics, BeiGene, and 3SBio, as they are expected to showcase significant advancements at ASCO 2025 [7][19]. - It also recommends monitoring companies involved in high-end medical devices and those benefiting from market concentration in chain pharmacies and comprehensive medical services [8][19].