China A-share innovative-drug sector jumped at the open; Zhendong Pharmaceutical surged over 8% and peers including Baipusaisi, Haite Bio, Baicheng Pharma and Chengdu Lead also rose. Ten Chinese ministries issued the Pharmaceutical Industry Developme

2026-09-18

China A-share innovative-drug sector jumped at the open; Zhendong Pharmaceutical surged over 8% and peers including Baipusaisi, Haite Bio, Baicheng Pharma and Chengdu Lead also rose. Ten Chinese ministries issued the Pharmaceutical Industry Development 15th Five-Year Plan, targeting the innovative-drug industry to expand at an average annual rate of no less than 20% through 2030.