Chinese biotech is having a 'DeepSeek moment'

New class of oncology drugs at heart of many blockbuster deals

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Analysts view a current wave of dealmaking as a watershed moment for China's biotech industry and a vital source of capital for domestic firms.

CHEN XI and HAN WEI, Caixin

In a resounding vote of confidence in China's biotechnology sector, leading global pharmaceutical companies are striking multibillion-dollar deals for innovative therapies developed by Chinese firms. These deals mark a pivotal point for China's role in global drug development and have sparked a capital market frenzy.

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