STAT+: A journey to witness China’s biotech boom up close

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What happened

Chinese-designed drugs now account for roughly half the global pipeline.

STAT's Jason Mast traveled to Shanghai to get an up-close look at the competition that's making American's nervous.

Key facts

  • Chinese-designed drugs now account for roughly half the global pipeline.
  • Reported by STAT and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:22:13 UTC.

Why it matters

Outbreaks, approvals and guidance changes have direct practical consequences for care, travel and public-health planning.

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  • Case numbers and official guidance updates
  • Regulatory decisions in other countries
  • Supply, recall or access changes

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