Industry Overview - The Chinese clinical CRO industry is entering a recovery and stable growth phase, transitioning from an offshore outsourcing model to a global contributor of innovative assets over the past decade [2][13] - The industry experienced a growth phase from 2017-2019 and a rapid development period from 2020-2022, with a forecasted compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 12% from 2025 to 2028, expecting to exceed 75 billion RMB by 2028 [2][13] - As of December 2025, the average number of clinical trial projects undertaken by each clinical CRO in China increased by 20.6% year-on-year, reaching 42.9 projects, narrowing the gap with the U.S. [5][16] Investment Trends - The investment from multinational pharmaceutical companies in China's clinical trials remains stable, with 25%-30% of Phase III innovative drug trials initiated by these companies over the past eight years [6][17] - Local pharmaceutical companies are also actively investing in innovative drug clinical research, contributing 15%-20% of Phase III trials in China during the same period [6][17] - The financing channels for Chinese innovative drugs have diversified, with a significant increase in licensing and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, totaling 178 deals in 2024-2025 [9][20] Company Highlights - Tigermed has ranked first in market share in China's clinical CRO sector for several years, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.8% in new orders from 2019 to 2024, surpassing the market's growth rate of 12.5% [11][23] - The average price of domestic clinical trial services is stabilizing after fluctuations in 2022-2023, indicating strong business continuity and resilience [11][23] - In 2025, Tigermed aims for sustainable development, achieving an AAA rating in MSCI ESG, and enhancing its service capabilities through the acquisition of CRO company Micron [11][23] - The company is investing in AI applications and platforms, launching an AI medical translation platform and an AI medical writing platform in 2025 [11][23]