Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights the acceleration of domestic pharmaceutical mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with companies like Kanghua Biotech and China Biopharmaceutical leading the trend [1][5][8] - Kanghua Biotech announced its acquisition of Nameixin through capital increase and equity transfer, marking a significant move in the domestic M&A landscape [1] - The trend of M&A in China's innovative drug sector is seen as a response to the need for companies to enhance their capabilities and integrate resources [5][7] Group 2 - Historically, M&A activities in China's innovative drug sector have been limited due to various factors, including the ambition of biotech companies to grow independently and the insufficient quality of innovations [4][3] - The financial strength of domestic pharmaceutical companies is relatively lower compared to their international counterparts, with leading domestic firms holding around $20 billion in cash compared to over $300 billion for top global firms [4] - Recent M&A activities, although smaller in scale compared to international deals, indicate a shift towards realizing the value of existing capabilities within leading domestic companies [5][6] Group 3 - The M&A trend is driven by the need for domestic companies to leverage their clinical development and commercialization capabilities, as seen in the case of Kanghua Biotech and Nameixin [6][7] - The integration of resources through M&A is expected to enhance the competitive edge of domestic firms, allowing them to quickly fill technological gaps and expand their product pipelines [8][9] - The acceleration of internal circulation in the industry is anticipated to create a more favorable ecosystem for both large pharmaceutical companies and smaller biotech firms, fostering innovation and addressing unmet clinical needs [9][10]