China Roundup: Rare Disease Approvals, Local mRNA Shots, CEO Visits
Executive Summary
AstraZeneca and CANbridge obtain new approvals for their rare disease drugs in China, where a new domestic mRNA vaccine is also being made available amid a new wave of COVID infections. Meanwhile, the CEOs of pharma and other companies pay visits, showing China remains high on their list of global priorities.
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