
Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry [1] Core Insights - Chinese innovative drugs performed beyond expectations at the ASCO conference, highlighting companies such as Innovent Biologics and Kelun-Biotech as key players [1][2] - The report suggests a ranking of favorable sub-industries: Innovative Drugs > CXO > Traditional Chinese Medicine > Medical Devices > Pharmacies > Pharmaceutical Commerce [2][11] - The report emphasizes the growth potential in the innovative drug sector, with specific stock recommendations including Innovent Biologics, Zai Lab, BeiGene, Kelun-Biotech, and others [2][11] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The A-share pharmaceutical index has increased by 1.1% this week and 7.8% year-to-date, outperforming the CSI 300 by 0.3% and 9.4% respectively [10] - The Hong Kong biotechnology index has shown a significant increase of 47.8% year-to-date, outperforming the Hang Seng Technology Index by 29.5% [10] Innovative Drug Developments - The ASCO conference showcased 73 oral presentations from China, marking a historical high, with 184 ADC pipeline studies, 89 of which were from China [5][16] - Notable advancements include the FDA IND approval for the first circular RNA drug HM2002 and the NDA submission for the first oral PROTAC estrogen receptor degrader [2][5] Stock Recommendations - Growth-oriented stock picks focus on innovative drugs, including Innovent Biologics, Zai Lab, and others [2][11] - For undervalued stocks, the report suggests looking into traditional Chinese medicine companies such as Zhaoke Ophthalmology and Tianshili [11] - High dividend yield stocks are recommended from the traditional Chinese medicine sector, including Jiangzhong Pharmaceutical and Yunnan Baiyao [11] Market Trends - The report notes a strong performance in the A-share market, particularly in the innovative drug sector, despite some adjustments in individual stocks [10][11] - The report highlights the increasing trend of business development (BD) transactions in the innovative drug sector, with a total of 94 license-out deals completed in 2024, amounting to $51.9 billion, a 26% increase year-on-year [17]