Global funds back China's largest biotech firms

Global institutional investors have built sizeable positions in China's largest biotech firms, including Innovent, 3SBio, WuXi Biologics, Jiangsu Hengrui, Akeso and BeOne. These companies, all constituents of the Hang Seng Biotech Index, are gaining importance on the global stage. Foreign investors, from sovereign wealth funds to industry players, are securing strategic stakes in their future success.

Over the past decade, international institutional investors have built significant positions in Chinese biotech firms. These positions often approach, and in some cases exceed, the 5 per cent disclosure threshold for substantial shareholders in Hong Kong. The article reveals that global funds such as BlackRock and Temasek have invested in leading companies including Innovent Biologics, 3SBio, WuXi Biologics, Jiangsu Hengrui, Akeso and BeOne.

These investments reflect the growing importance of Chinese biotech and pharmaceutical firms on the global stage. As the sector develops rapidly, foreign capital from sovereign wealth funds to industry players is securing strategic stakes to support innovation and expansion. Entities like Capital Group, Fidelity, GIC Private and Hillhouse Investment, mentioned in keywords, indicate broad international interest. Beijing and Hong Kong stand out as key locations in the Asia Pacific biotech hub.

This trend signals growing confidence among global investors in China's biotech future, even amid geopolitical and regulatory challenges, with strategic investments continuing to rise.

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Executives preparing vibrant booths for the 8th CIIE, featuring products from Johnson Health Tech, Theland, and Roche amid bustling expo hall.
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As the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) approaches, companies are ramping up preparations, drawing on past successes. Firms like Johnson Health Tech, New Zealand's Theland, and Roche have achieved market breakthroughs and innovative partnerships through the event. The CIIE has become a vital platform for global businesses entering China.

A KPMG survey shows three in four multinational corporations operating in China have maintained or increased investments this year, focusing on mergers and acquisitions in electric vehicles and biotechnology. Despite geopolitical tensions, only 1% are preparing to exit the market.

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The Tokyo Stock Exchange is positioning itself as a cross-border listing hub for Asian startups' initial public offerings, providing assistance in fundraising and preparations through partners like banks, auditors, and venture capital funds across the region. So far, 20 startups have been selected for the program, with half based in Singapore and Taiwan.

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China’s National Development and Reform Commission updated the eligibility list for C-REIT programmes on December 1, adding commercial real estate such as shopping centres, hotels and office buildings. Greater Bay Area assets are likely to see strong demand in the first wave of commercial Chinese real estate investment trusts launching in the next two years. Deloitte China predicts these assets will be oversubscribed.

Chinese chip designer GigaDevice debuted on the Hong Kong exchange with shares surging, fueled by investors' enthusiasm for Beijing's self-reliance push. Retail demand was oversubscribed more than 540 times, driving the strong performance.

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