Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry [1] Core Insights - Chinese innovative drugs performed beyond expectations at the ASCO conference, highlighting companies such as Innovent Biologics and Kelun-Biotech as key players [1][2] - The report suggests a ranking of favorable sub-industries: Innovative Drugs > CXO > Traditional Chinese Medicine > Medical Devices > Pharmacies > Pharmaceutical Commerce [2][11] - The report emphasizes the growth potential in the innovative drug sector, with specific stock recommendations including Innovent Biologics, Zai Lab, BeiGene, Kelun-Biotech, and others [2][11] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The A-share pharmaceutical index has increased by 1.1% this week and 7.8% year-to-date, outperforming the CSI 300 by 0.3% and 9.4% respectively [10] - The Hong Kong biotechnology index has shown a significant increase of 47.8% year-to-date, outperforming the Hang Seng Technology Index by 29.5% [10] Innovative Drug Developments - The ASCO conference showcased 73 oral presentations from China, marking a historical high, with 184 ADC pipeline studies, 89 of which were from China [5][16] - Notable advancements include the FDA IND approval for the first circular RNA drug HM2002 and the NDA submission for the first oral PROTAC estrogen receptor degrader [2][5] Stock Recommendations - Growth-oriented stock picks focus on innovative drugs, including Innovent Biologics, Zai Lab, and others [2][11] - For undervalued stocks, the report suggests looking into traditional Chinese medicine companies such as Zhaoke Ophthalmology and Tianshili [11] - High dividend yield stocks are recommended from the traditional Chinese medicine sector, including Jiangzhong Pharmaceutical and Yunnan Baiyao [11] Market Trends - The report notes a strong performance in the A-share market, particularly in the innovative drug sector, despite some adjustments in individual stocks [10][11] - The report highlights the increasing trend of business development (BD) transactions in the innovative drug sector, with a total of 94 license-out deals completed in 2024, amounting to $51.9 billion, a 26% increase year-on-year [17]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry [1] Core Insights - Chinese innovative drugs performed beyond expectations at the ASCO conference, highlighting companies such as Innovent Biologics and Kelun-Biotech as key players [1][2] - The report emphasizes the growth potential in the innovative drug sector, with specific recommendations for stock selection based on growth, valuation, and dividend yield [11][12] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The A-share pharmaceutical index has increased by 1.1% this week and 7.8% year-to-date, outperforming the CSI 300 by 0.3% and 9.4% respectively [10] - The Hong Kong biotechnology index rose by 4.5% this week and 47.8% year-to-date, also outperforming the Hang Seng Technology Index [10] Innovative Drug Developments - The ASCO conference showcased 73 oral presentations from China, marking a historical high, with significant contributions in ADC and dual-antibody research [5][16] - Notable advancements include the FDA IND approval for the first circular RNA drug by Huanma Biotech and the NDA submission for the first oral PROTAC estrogen receptor degrader by Arvinas and Pfizer [2] Stock Selection Strategy - Recommended sub-industry rankings for investment are: Innovative Drugs > CXO > Traditional Chinese Medicine > Medical Devices > Pharmacies > Pharmaceutical Commerce [11] - Growth-oriented stock picks include Innovent Biologics, Zai Lab, BeiGene, Kelun-Biotech, and others in the innovative drug space [11] - For undervalued stocks, focus on traditional Chinese medicine companies such as Zhaoli Pharmaceutical and Tianshili [11] Market Trends - The report notes a significant increase in licensing deals for Chinese innovative drugs, with 94 transactions totaling $51.9 billion in 2024, reflecting a 26% year-on-year growth [17] - The report highlights the strong performance of specific stocks, including Yiming Pharmaceutical and Wanbangde, which saw increases of 33% this week [10]