What’s at stake as Beijing beats global peers with first approval of novel therapy
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China's drug regulator approved a novel, globally trialled therapy ahead of the US, Japan, and Europe for the first time. The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) granted approval, with official Xu Xiaoqiang confirming China's precedence. The decision underscores China's strategic push to bolster its biopharmaceutical sector as a key economic driver, marking a significant milestone in regulatory alignment with global drug development.
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First global approval demonstrates scientific capacity
China's drug regulator approved a novel globally trialled medicine before authorities in the US, Japan, and Europe.
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Xu Xiaoqiang of the NMPA stated that China was the first in the world to approve the drug.
South China Morning Post- First global approval demonstrates scientific capacity
- Encourages future global trials with Chinese sites
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Loaded language removedChina’s drug regulator has for the first time approved a novel, globally trialled medicine ahead of authorities in the United States, Japan and Europe, marking a “historic breakthrough” as the country doubles down on biopharmaceuticals as one of its growth engines.
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Xu Xiaoqiang of the NMPA stated that China was the first in the world to approve the drug.
South China Morning PostChina's drug regulator approved a novel globally trialled medicine before authorities in the US, Japan, and Europe.
South China Morning PostChina is focusing on biopharmaceuticals as a growth engine.
South China Morning PostThe drug was filed for market approval in multiple countries.
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