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Chinese biopharmaceutical global expansion and growth

Overview

Chinese biopharmaceutical companies are reporting significant financial growth and expanding their global presence through international licensing deals and research funding.

In mid-2026, 3S Bio reported a 3.9% year-over-year increase in interim revenue to RMB 4.53 billion, driven by a 43% surge in overseas sales. The company is also advancing a partnership with Pfizer for an immuno-oncology therapeutic. Similarly, Sino Biopharmaceutical launched the SBP Group brand to transition into a global innovator, having completed out-licensing transactions with multinational corporations totaling over US$7 billion in potential value.

Other firms in the sector are also securing major milestones. Simnova Biotech secured approximately USD 59.5 million in Series B funding to advance cell therapy research, including CAR-NK and In Vivo CAR-T platforms. Additionally, Simcere Zaiming entered an exclusive global licensing agreement with Roche for a tri-specific T-cell engager, a deal valued at up to USD 1.53 billion.

Entities

Simcere Zaiming · Simcere Pharmaceutical Group · 3S Bio · Pfizer · SBP Group

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Biotech firms Simnova and Simcere Zaiming secure major funding and licensing deals

    Simnova Biotech raised USD 59.5 million for cell therapy development, while Simcere Zaiming signed a USD 1.53 billion licensing deal with Roche for a tri-specific antibody.

  2. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Biopharmaceutical firms 3S Bio and Sino Biopharmaceutical report growth and global expansion

    Chinese biopharmaceutical firms 3S Bio and Sino Biopharmaceutical report strong 2026 interim results and expanded global strategies, including major licensing deals with Pfizer and Sanofi.

Sources

aijourn.com · businessnewsthisweek.com · businessnewsweek.in · diariodesalud.com.do · digitalphablet.com · pharmexec.com · pulse2.com · thestructure.co.uk