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.