STAT+: China moves to restrict foreign biotech acquisitions

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China is proposing new restrictions on foreign acquisitions of critical biopharma technologies as it seeks to retain control over its growing drug development industry. The proposal could affect cross-border biotech deals and licensing.

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China is proposing new restrictions on foreign acquisitions of critical biopharma technologies

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Published by STAT News on October 19, 2026 2:58 PM

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