Core Viewpoint - The 2025 semi-annual report of "U" biotech companies on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board reflects the development trajectory of China's pharmaceutical industry, particularly innovative drug companies, which are entering a phase of differentiation [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Among the 14 "U" biotech companies, 12 reported revenue growth in the first half of the year, accounting for approximately 85.71% [3] - BeiGene (百济神州) led with a revenue of approximately 17.52 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 46.03%, and was the only company to achieve profitability [3][4] - Other companies like Junshi Biosciences (君实生物) and Nuocheng Jianhua (诺诚健华) also reported significant revenue growth, with Junshi achieving 1.17 billion yuan (up 48.64%) and Nuocheng 731 million yuan (up 74.26%) [3][4] Group 2: R&D Investment - The majority of the 14 companies continued to invest heavily in R&D, with 11 companies reporting R&D expenses exceeding 100 million yuan [1][7] - BeiGene's R&D expenses were 7.28 billion yuan, up from 6.63 billion yuan in the previous year, indicating a strong commitment to R&D [7] - Companies like Junshi, Nuocheng, and Dizhi Pharmaceutical (迪哲医药) also saw increases in R&D expenses, reflecting ongoing investment in clinical trials and product development [7][8] Group 3: Market Dynamics - The valuation logic for biotech companies is undergoing significant changes, moving from a "story-driven" approach to one focused on clinical data and commercialization capabilities [1][9] - The market is increasingly prioritizing companies with proven commercial potential and clinical advancements, shifting away from merely counting pipeline projects [11] - Companies are exploring diverse fundraising methods to support their R&D and commercialization efforts, with some facing cash flow pressures due to high R&D costs [10][11]