China Investment Roundup: Strategic Overseas Moves Target Product Acquisitions
Executive Summary
R&D-based big pharma groups in China with sufficient cash flow are increasing their strategic investments in overseas companies and products with an eye on entry to the global market, while start-ups continue to actively raise new funds from venture capitalists.
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