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China’s drug industry pivots to AI-powered candidates to drive next wave of deals
China's drug industry is shifting focus to AI-powered drug candidates to drive future deals, following record US$110 billion in cross-border transactions for innovative drugs in the first half of 2026. China accounts for 30% of globally developed new drugs, ranking second worldwide.
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