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Breaking News! BeiGene Introduces a PD-1/VEGF Triple Antibody

On April 27, Huahui Anjian announced that it had entered into a global exclusive option, licensing and collaboration agreement with BeiGene for the novel tumor immunotherapy trispecific antibody HH160 , granting BeiGene an exclusive option involving the development, production and commercialization of the product. Under the agreement, BeiGene will pay Huahui Anjian an upfront payment of US$20 million. Huahui Anjian is entitled to an additional US$100 million exercise payment if BeiGene exercises its option. Upon achieving development and regulatory milestones, Huahui Anjian is entitled to payments of up to US$374 million. Upon achieving sales milestones, Huahui Anjian is entitled to payments of up to US$1.53 billion, and is also entitled to tiered licensing fees. In addition, both parties will actively negotiate and discuss BeiGene’s potential participation in Huahui Anjian’s financing, and the specific transaction terms and details will be determined through further negotiation. HH160 is a novel trispecific antibody developed ...
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AstraZeneca’s dual immunotherapy has been approved for marketing in China for a new indication

AstraZeneca recently announced that the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has officially approved durvalumab (trade name: Imfinzi® ) in combination with tramapimab (trade name: Imfinzi® ) for first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced or unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In addition, durvalumab has also been approved as monotherapy for first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced or unresectable HCC. According to the “Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Liver Cancer (2026 Edition),” the number of new cases of primary liver cancer in China in 2022 was 367,700, accounting for 42.5% of global cases; the number of deaths from primary liver cancer in 2022 was 316,500, ranking second in both the number of deaths and the case fatality rate; the 5-year relative survival rate of liver cancer in the Chinese population was 14.4%, and the proportion of patients diagnosed at intermediate or advanced stages reached more than 50%. ...
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A market worth hundreds of billions! Where is the next trump card in the cosmetic injection industry?

Driven by compliance reforms and stricter regulations, the medical aesthetics device industry is poised for a landmark transformation, with the overall market experiencing a dual surge driven by both consumer upgrades and technological advancements. The market size for injectable medical aesthetics products is projected to grow from 67 billion yuan in 2023 to 147 billion yuan in 2027, maintaining a high compound annual growth rate. However, within this multi-billion yuan market, the four main materials exhibit distinct competitive landscapes. This report, compiled by Yaozhi Medical Device Data based on data from multiple sources, systematically describes the size, growth rate, and structural evolution of the medical aesthetic injection product market, the competitive landscape of the four major materials, demand changes, and behavioral analysis. It aims to provide industry participants with data insights and trend analysis to assist in strategic decision-making and resource optimization. 01 Product Overview Injectable cosmetic products primarily achieve ...
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Thirteen Class 1 new drugs have been approved for clinical trials! Innovent, Hansoh, Gan & Lee, and Health-One, among others, have entered the fray

In the past week, China has seen a number of new developments in clinical trial applications for innovative drugs . Data shows that from April 20th to April 26th, 2026, 13 Class 1 new drugs were approved for clinical trials, linked to 19 application numbers. These drugs cover chemical drugs, therapeutic biological products, and traditional Chinese medicine, involving multiple areas such as ADCs, bispecific antibodies, siRNA, small molecule inhibitors, anti-infective drugs, and innovative traditional Chinese medicines. This batch of products includes projects from companies such as Innovent Biologics, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals, Health-One, and Qilu Pharmaceutical, as well as new developments in innovative traditional Chinese medicine and anti-infective drugs. More noteworthy than the approval of individual products for clinical trials is the simultaneous advancement of different technological approaches to the clinical stage. Antibody drugs remained one of the most active areas last week. Last week, therapeutic biologics projects ...
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MicroWisdom Bio Completes Nearly RMB 100 Million B+ Round Supplementary Financing, Accelerating Bioartificial Liver Clinical Development and Industrialization

Arterial Network has learned that Shanghai MicroWisdom BioTech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “MicroWisdom Bio”), an innovative biomedical enterprise focused on liver disease cell therapy and regenerative medicine, has recently successfully completed nearly RMB 100 million in B+ round supplementary financing. This supplementary round was jointly participated by Fullway Capital, Guangdong Technology Finance Group, Shum Yip Capital, Cuihung Innovation, and Zhongshan Venture Capital. The funds will be primarily used for the clinical development, process optimization, and subsequent pipeline development of the core product HepaCure bioartificial liver, further consolidating the company’s global leading position in the field of liver disease treatment. End-stage liver diseases such as liver failure represent a significant unmet clinical need, and bioartificial livers, as the most promising treatment modality, have become an industry focus. MicroWisdom Bio has been deeply engaged in this track for many years. Leveraging the internationally leading hepatocyte-like cell transdifferentiation technology (hiHep technology), ...
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【Exclusive】Cenglang BioTech Secures Tens of Millions in Financing, Strengthens Domestic Core Competitiveness, Accelerates Global Strategy

Recently, Beijing Cenglang BioTech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Cenglang BioTech”), a well-known enterprise in China’s flow cytometry field, announced the completion of tens of millions of yuan in financing. This round was exclusively invested by Sunshine Harmony Capital, with StarBridge Capital serving as the exclusive financial advisor. Following its financing in March 2024, Cenglang BioTech has once again gained favor from the capital market, highlighting the industry’s broad recognition of domestic high-end flow cytometry technology innovation capabilities and commercialization prospects. Industry Breakthrough: Domestic Substitution of High-End Flow Cytometry is Imperative The U.S. Department of Commerce’s “High-Parameter Flow Cytometry Export Ban,” effective January 16, 2025, has caused significant shockwaves throughout the flow cytometry industry. The ban prohibits the export to China of flow cytometry products with “26 channels or more,” “full spectrum,” and “sorting-type” specifications. This has had a considerable impact on the development of life sciences in China, ...
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Largest Ever! India’s Sun Pharma to Acquire Organon for $11.75 Billion in All-Cash Deal, Reshaping the Global Pharmaceutical Landscape

On April 27 (today), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (together with its subsidiaries and associates, collectively referred to as “Sun Pharma” hereinafter) and Organon & Co. (“Organon” hereinafter) jointly announced the signing of a definitive acquisition agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Sun Pharma will acquire all outstanding shares of Organon in an all-cash transaction at a price of $14.00 per share, valuing the target company at $11.75 billion. As a global healthcare enterprise, Organon was spun off from Merck & Co. as an independent company in 2021. As a global leader in women’s health, Organon boasts solid brand credibility and strong brand assets. It offers over 70 products spanning two core segments: women’s health and general medicines, with business presence across 140 countries and a robust global footprint supported by six manufacturing sites. Upholding its founding mission in core operations, the company strives to improve access to medicines and ...
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Pantoprazole Sodium for Injection Receives FDA Approval for Marketing Authorization

On April 24, *ST Shuangcheng(002693) issued an announcement stating that the company recently received a notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Pantoprazole Sodium for Injection has been approved for marketing by the U.S. FDA. The drug is suitable for acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding such as duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, acute gastric mucosal lesions, and complex gastric ulcers. This approval signifies that the company has reached the original research level in terms of safety and efficacy, demonstrating the company’s R&D and production capabilities. It also enriches the company’s international sales product pipeline and promotes the company’s internationalization strategy. In 2025, *ST Shuangcheng achieved revenue of 277 million yuan and net profit attributable to the parent company of 19.04 million yuan. https://finance.eastmoney.com/a/202604243718365410.html
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Regeneron’s “world’s first” gene therapy for deafness approved for market launch.

Hearing loss is one of the most common sensory impairments, affecting a large number of people. According to the World Hearing Report, more than 1.5 billion people currently suffer from varying degrees of hearing loss, and this number is expected to reach nearly 2.5 billion by 2050 . On April 23 , 2026 , Regeneron officially announced that the U.S. FDA had given accelerated approval to its investigational gene therapy Otarmeni ( lunsotogene parvec-cwha ), making it the first and currently only gene therapy approved for the treatment of hereditary hearing loss, and also Regeneron’s first approved gene therapy . The FDA emphasizes that this is the first therapy to directly address the molecular root causes of hereditary hearing loss. Scientifically, this represents a significant step forward in human medicine, moving from ” symptom treatment ” to ” gene repair . ” The success of Otarmeni not only validates the ...
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Lunan Pharmaceutical Group’s miglitol raw material received approval from India’s DCGI

Recently, Lunan Pharmaceutical Group Lunan New Era Biotechnology Co., Ltd. received a drug registration certificate for miglitol issued by the DCGI (Drug Controller General of India, the highest administrative agency in India responsible for drug regulation). This is the second approval for the new process of miglitol raw material after it was approved by the MFDS in South Korea earlier this year. India holds a significant position in the global generic drug industry, and Lunan Pharmaceutical Group has established long-term, close, and friendly cooperative relationships with many well-known Indian pharmaceutical companies. The successful completion of this registration demonstrates our company’s strong capabilities in R&D, quality control, and registration management. Miglitol is an oral hypoglycemic agent belonging to the class of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes . It works by inhibiting alpha-glucosidase on the small intestinal mucosa, thus slowing the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates and reducing ...
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