Investment Rating - The industry rating is "stronger than the market" indicating that the overall return of the industry is expected to exceed the market benchmark index by more than 5% in the next 6 months [6][75]. Core Insights - The report analyzes the impact of the "Biological Safety Act" on the CXO industry and concludes that the BD policies will not have a substantial effect on the innovative drug sector [4][28]. - The CXO companies have shown resilience, with stock prices recovering and reaching new highs despite the changes in the Biological Safety Act [4][17]. - The report emphasizes the advantages of China's innovative drug industry, including talent resources, research efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, which are expected to mitigate the impact of external policies [4][28]. Summary by Sections Market Review - During the week of September 8-12, 2025, the CITIC Pharmaceutical Index fell by 0.3%, underperforming the CSI 300 Index by 1.7 percentage points, ranking 28th among CITIC's primary industry classifications [3][30]. - Year-to-date, the CITIC Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Index has risen by 27.8%, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 12.9 percentage points, ranking 8th among CITIC's industry classifications [3][30]. - The top five performing stocks for the week included: Zhend Medical (+41.3%), Haooubo (+28%), Jimin Medical (+25.9%), Kangwei Century (+23.2%), and Ao Jing Medical (+20.5%) [3][44]. Impact of the Biological Safety Act - The report details the evolution of the Biological Safety Act since December 30, 2023, noting that the stock price reactions of representative CXO companies have become desensitized over time, with current prices surpassing levels from December 29, 2023 [4][17]. - The performance of CXO companies in the U.S. market has remained strong, with significant growth in orders and revenue despite the act's implications [24][28]. Investment Focus - The report suggests focusing on three main areas in the innovative drug and its supply chain: companies with revenue and commercialization capabilities, potential BD opportunities based on technological trends, and exploring cutting-edge technologies such as gene therapy and CAR-T [5][28]. - The medical device sector is also highlighted as a key area for investment, with expectations of a policy turning point and improving fundamentals [5][28]. Stock Recommendations - The report recommends a focus on specific stocks including Kangfang Biotech, Baiji Shenzhou, Xinda Biotech, Enhua Pharmaceutical, and others for the upcoming month [5][12].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the industry is maintained at "Buy" [3] Core Insights - The report highlights a recovery process for the CXO sector, driven by a rebound in global healthcare investment and the potential of AI in drug development [6][9][10] - The FDA has granted priority review status to a potential "first-in-class" small molecule for cancer treatment, indicating significant advancements in the pharmaceutical pipeline [3][43] Market Performance Review - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3379.11, up 0.97%, while the Shenzhen 300 Index rose by 1.00% [1] - The pharmaceutical industry index increased by 0.96%, ranking 8th among 31 primary industry indices [1] - Weekly performance of various segments within the pharmaceutical industry showed mixed results, with traditional Chinese medicine down by 2.30% and medical services up by 6.87% [1] CXO Recovery Process - Global healthcare investment is showing signs of recovery, with 2024 global pharmaceutical investment amounting to $57.747 billion, a slight decline of 1% year-on-year, significantly narrowing from a 34% drop in 2023 [7][22] - Domestic investment in the pharmaceutical sector for 2024 is projected at 517.97 billion yuan, also reflecting a narrowing decline [7][22] - The failure of the 2024 Biodefense Act to pass is expected to alleviate valuation pressures on CXO companies [8][28] AI Empowerment in Drug Development - The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming drug development, addressing challenges such as long development cycles and high costs [9][29] - Companies that achieve breakthroughs in AI applications within the CXO sector are likely to gain competitive advantages in future drug development [9][29] Industry News - The RuiPath pathology model, developed by Huawei and Ruijin Hospital, aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in pathology [2][43] - Chimerix's dordaviprone has received FDA priority review, marking a significant milestone for potential cancer therapies [3][43]