Brian Yang
Beijing-based Brian Yang is a senior writer in charge of overall China coverage within the APAC Pharma news team. A veteran journalist, he has written extensively on pharmaceutical R&D, regulatory affairs and market access for PharmAsia News. Brian’s intimate industry knowledge and in-depth analysis has won wide praise and helped secure exclusive interviews with top biopharma executives.
He has led a team of writers to provide industry-leading coverage on key issues such as multi-regional clinical trials, priority reviews and go-to-market strategies in a highly-dynamic and fast-changing market, with the on-the-ground coverage consistently ranked among the top-read in PharmAsia News.
Prior to joining Informa, Brian worked as a foreign affairs correspondent for two TV networks and web editor for an international radio station. Trilingual in Mandarin Chinese, English and Japanese, he obtained his BA degree from China and an MA degree from Japan.
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Latest From Brian Yang
Trade War Spreads: Trump Rains On China Biotech Investment Parade
The music is ending and the party may be over; Chinese biotech investment could soon face heightened scrutiny from the Trump administration.
China Calling: Dozens Of Drug Firms Handpicked For Fast Track Reviews
Four dozen innovative new drugs are slated to be reviewed under China's fast-track system, including more than 20 products for rare diseases.
Operation New Drugs: China Extends Fast Track System Beyond Cancer
Innovative new drugs in five categories are now eligible for fast track approvals in China, with the timescale shortened from 18 months normally to six months under the expanded system.
China Appetite For HPV Vaccine Delivers Surprise For Merck
When Merck realized that demand in China is so large for its HPV vaccine Gardasil, the US company wanted to understand more about the market, but a coordinated pre-launch awareness campaign appears to have helped.
A Shocking Shot: China's Latest Vaccine Forgery More Problematic Than Ever
Just when a fragile sector has barely regained its footing, a new vaccine scandal in China has and come into the national spotlight, and some underlying issues this time could go beyond distribution negligence and regulatory non-compliance.
Crisis Means Opportunity? Lessons From Chinese API Maker’s Rapid Downfall
With its stock plunging 20% over three trading days, Chinese bulk producer Zhejiang Huahai has been hit hard by a spreading worldwide recall of its big-selling valsartan active ingredient, but the issue has also thrown into relief other underlying issues.