STAT+: In Shanghai’s ‘Science City,’ China’s ascendant biotechs make their pitch to the world

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What happened

A small conference with big ambitions mirrors the rapid growth of Chinese biotech, invites comparisons to U.S. biotech gathering also known for deal-making.

Key facts

  • Reported by STAT and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:30:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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