China’s pharmaceutical industry: from manufacturing hub to key R&D player

Since joining the World Trade Organization in 2001, China’s pharmaceutical industry has experienced remarkable growth. In 2021, it accounted for 12% of the global pharmaceutical market, second only to the United States, which accounted for a substantial 40% of the world’s total revenue. By 2022, despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry demonstrated resilience, […]