China Detains Legend Biotech CEO, Exposes Genetic Material Minefield
Move Seems Harsh And With Little Explanation So Far
Executive Summary
Frank Zhang, co-founder and chair of the Hong Kong-listed Chinese biotech Genscript, parent of Nasdaq-listed cell therapy star, Legend Biotech, has been detained by Chinese authorities, along with four employees.
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