Uncertain Times: New Lockdowns, Ukraine Challenge Chinese Pharma
Executive Summary
As residents of China's largest city brace for a possible prolonged lockdown, the gathering COVID-19 outbreak is set to cause some pharma disruption in the country, while broader geopolitical factors including Ukraine are hindering the industry's global ambitions.
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