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China's innovative drugs hit $130B in overseas licensing in 2025

China.org.cn
| April 15, 2026
2026-04-15

China is surging in global pharma innovation. One-third of the world's innovative drugs in development come from China, including star anti-cancer treatments like Zanubrutinib and Ivonescimab. In 2025, overseas licensing deals for Chinese innovative drugs soared past $130 billion, a historic high for the sector, according to a Wednesday briefing.

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