Core Insights - The Chinese biopharmaceutical market has become the second largest globally, with innovative drugs accounting for approximately 30% of global research and development [1] - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China approved 210 innovative drugs and 269 innovative medical devices, showing a trend of accelerated growth [1] - The total amount of innovative drug licensing from China reached nearly $66 billion in the first half of 2025, indicating increasing global recognition of Chinese innovative drugs [1] R&D Investment - In the chemical preparation sector, the top ten pharmaceutical companies spent a total of 17.636 billion yuan on R&D in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 12.66% [2] - BeiGene led the sector with R&D expenses of 7.278 billion yuan, accounting for 41.54% of its total revenue, marking a 9.8% increase year-on-year [2] - Other companies like Hengrui Medicine and Fosun Pharma also invested over 1 billion yuan in R&D, reflecting a strong emphasis on innovation [1][2] Oncology Drug Development - Oncology remains a core focus for Chinese innovative pharmaceutical companies, with significant investments in R&D from firms like BeiGene and Hengrui Medicine [3] - BeiGene is developing several promising products in the hematological oncology space, including the BTK inhibitor Bruton and two late-stage products with global potential [3] - The global oncology drug market is expected to reach $328.6 billion by 2026, with China's market projected to grow to 376 billion yuan by 2026 and further to 755.1 billion yuan by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 16.0% from 2024 to 2031 [4] Market Dynamics - The demand for oncology products is driving revenue for many pharmaceutical companies, with Hansoh Pharmaceutical reporting that its innovative oncology product Ameluz generated approximately 4.531 billion yuan in revenue, accounting for 60.9% of total revenue [5] - The industry is entering a phase of diverse development, with significant opportunities in ADC (antibody-drug conjugates) and other innovative therapies [5] - The five-year survival rate for cancer patients in China has improved from 40.5% in 2018 to 43.7% in 2022, indicating progress in cancer prevention and treatment [5] Technological Advancements - AI and digital technologies are reshaping the pharmaceutical R&D landscape, with new guidelines from the FDA aimed at integrating AI into preclinical research [7] - The competition in the oncology sector is intensifying, with a significant number of similar products in development, particularly in the dual-antibody and single-antibody markets [8] - The industry is focusing on creating a closed-loop research ecosystem that connects clinical needs with laboratory innovations to accelerate the translation of research into clinical applications [9]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the pharmaceutical sector [1]. Core Insights - The commercialization of nuclear medicine is accelerating, with significant growth in diagnostic nuclear drugs and the potential for domestic nuclear drugs to reach a commercialization inflection point [3][17]. - The report highlights the successful commercialization of Pluvicto and Lutathera, which are expected to generate substantial revenues, with Pluvicto projected to exceed $5 billion in peak sales [3][12]. - The report emphasizes the similarities between Radioligand Therapy (RDC) and Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADC), suggesting that RDC could replicate the success of ADC in the market [3][22]. Summary by Sections Part 1: Overseas Nuclear Drug Rapid Growth, Domestic Commercialization Period - Overseas nuclear drugs are experiencing rapid commercialization, with Pluvicto achieving $1.392 billion in revenue in 2024, a 42% increase, and Lutathera generating $724 million, a 20% increase [3][12]. - The combined revenue from these two drugs for Novartis reached $2.116 billion, indicating the ongoing value realization of nuclear drugs [3][12]. - The report notes that the domestic nuclear drug market is set to expand significantly, with five new nuclear drugs approved since 2020, including Yttrium-90 microspheres from Yuan Da Pharmaceutical, which is expected to generate nearly HKD 500 million in revenue in 2024, a growth rate exceeding 140% [3][20]. Part 2: RDC Expected to Replicate ADC Success Path - RDC shares structural and mechanistic similarities with ADC, consisting of a targeting ligand, a linker, and a radioactive nuclide [3][22]. - The report outlines that both RDC and ADC have followed similar validation timelines, with ADC gaining market traction after the success of Enhertu, while RDC is now gaining attention following the success of Pluvicto [3][22]. - The market for new nuclear drugs is projected to reach approximately $4-5 billion in 2024, comparable to the ADC market size around 2021 [3][22]. Part 3: Domestic Nuclear Drug Pipeline Overview - The report details the current pipeline of domestic nuclear drugs, with three products in the NDA stage, including Novartis's PSMA diagnostic and therapeutic drugs [3][49]. - The leading targets in domestic research remain PSMA, FAP, and SSTR, with companies like Yuan Da Pharmaceutical and Xiantong Pharmaceutical leading in clinical project numbers [3][53]. - The anticipated approval of Novartis's two PSMA-targeted products in Q2 2025 is expected to further stimulate the domestic nuclear medicine market [3][20].