Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several companies in the healthcare sector, including Asymchem, InnoCare, Samsung Biologics, Shandong Weigao Group, United Imaging, and Zai Lab [29][30]. Core Insights - The China biotech sector has seen a significant re-rating, with a year-to-date increase of 72%, driven by a surge in licensing-out deals, particularly in PD-1/VEGF bispecifics, which has validated asset quality and innovation [1][2]. - Investors are optimistic about the sustainability of this momentum, with expectations for more licensing deals to follow, including potential major deals from CSPC and Sino Biopharma [2]. - The CRO/CDMO sector has also benefited from increased licensing activity, with a 25% year-to-date growth, and companies like Tigermed and WuXi AppTec are highlighted for their resilience [8]. - Medtech is showing signs of recovery, with equipment tendering up 91% year-over-year in May, although revenue recognition remains a challenge due to inventory digestion and centralized procurement processes [8][10]. Summary by Sections China Biotech Licensing and Global Pharma Engagement - The rebound in China biotech is largely attributed to licensing deals with global pharma, enhancing confidence in the quality and innovation of Chinese biotech assets [2]. - Notable licensing deals include Akeso to Summit and 3S Bio to Pfizer, which have allowed companies to monetize global market valuations through royalties [2]. CDMO/CRO Implications - The CRO/CDMO sector has seen a 25% increase year-to-date, with Tigermed reporting a 20% year-over-year increase in new orders for Q1 [8]. - WuXi AppTec and Asymchem are expected to deliver resilient earnings due to their focus on late-stage and commercial manufacturing [8]. Medtech Recovery and Tendering Trends - Medtech has faced challenges, with a year-to-date decline of 4%, but there are signs of recovery in equipment tendering, which increased by 91% year-over-year in May [8][10]. - Companies like United Imaging and Mindray are expected to turn positive in their growth trajectories in the coming quarters [8]. Global Pharma Engagement - Global large pharma continues to recognize the importance of China in their business development strategies, particularly in the context of biopharma innovation cycles [10]. - Companies like GE Healthcare and Philips remain cautious about the capital equipment procurement environment in China, despite positive tendering momentum [10].