Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the performance of the China Europe Medical Health Mixed Fund managed by Ge Lan and Zhao Lei, indicating a decline in total fund size and negative returns compared to benchmarks [1][4]. Fund Performance - As of December 31, 2025, the total size of the funds managed by Ge Lan decreased from 43.544 billion to 35.389 billion yuan [1]. - The A-class share of the China Europe Medical Health Mixed Fund recorded a net value growth rate of -14.81%, while the C-class share saw a decline of -14.98%, both underperforming the benchmark return of -8.21% [1][3]. Holdings Overview - The top ten holdings of the China Europe Medical Health Fund include WuXi AppTec, Heng Rui Medicine, and Kanglong Chemical, with notable increases in holdings for Hai Si Ke and Tai Ge Medicine, while reductions were seen in stocks like Ke Lun Pharmaceutical and Xin Li Tai [1][2]. Market Context - In Q4 2025, the CSI Pharmaceutical Index fell by 12.7%, underperforming the CSI 300 Index, which declined by only 0.2%. The report notes significant differentiation within sub-sectors, with innovative industries experiencing corrections while traditional Chinese medicine and pharmaceutical commerce remained relatively stable [3]. Future Outlook - Looking ahead to Q1 2026, improvements in global liquidity are expected to boost investment and financing in innovative pharmaceuticals, supported by domestic policy enhancements. The innovative drug and device industry is anticipated to maintain a high level of activity, with several key domestic drugs approaching critical data readouts [4][5]. - The report suggests that the pharmaceutical sector may continue to experience structural trends due to macroeconomic improvements, supportive industry policies, and ongoing innovation, with investment opportunities focusing on the progress of innovative drug and device exports, domestic substitution in equipment, and recovery in consumer healthcare demand [5].

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the performance of the China Europe Medical Health Mixed Fund, managed by Ge Lan and Zhao Lei, indicating a decline in total fund size and negative returns compared to benchmarks for the fourth quarter of 2025 [1][4]. Fund Performance - As of December 31, 2025, the total size of funds managed by Ge Lan decreased from 43.544 billion to 35.389 billion yuan [1]. - The net value growth rate for Class A shares of the China Europe Medical Health Mixed Fund was -14.81%, while the benchmark return was -8.21% [1]. - Class C shares experienced a net value growth rate of -14.98%, also underperforming the benchmark [1]. Holdings Overview - The top ten holdings of the China Europe Medical Health Mixed Fund include WuXi AppTec, Heng Rui Medicine, and Kanglong Chemical, with notable increases in holdings for Hai Si Ke and Tai Ge Medicine, while reductions were seen in stocks like Ke Lun Pharmaceutical and Xin Li Tai [1][2]. - The largest holding, WuXi AppTec, accounted for 10.11% of the fund's net value, with a market value of approximately 2.724 billion yuan [2]. Market Context - The CSI Medical Index fell by 12.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, underperforming the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index, which declined by only 0.2% [3]. - There was significant differentiation within sub-sectors, with the innovative industry chain entering a correction phase after previous gains, while traditional Chinese medicine and pharmaceutical commerce showed relative stability [3]. Future Outlook - Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2026, improvements in global liquidity are expected to boost investment and financing in innovative drugs, supported by domestic policy enhancements [4]. - The innovative drug and medical device industry chain is anticipated to maintain high levels of activity, with several key domestic drugs approaching critical data readout points [5]. - The CXO sector is expected to benefit from a recovery in biotechnology financing, leading to improved order conditions [5]. - The pharmaceutical sector is projected to experience structural trends driven by macroeconomic improvements, supportive industry policies, and ongoing innovation [5].

Core Insights - The CRO industry in China is experiencing significant growth, with the market size expected to expand from 90 billion yuan in 2021 to 126 billion yuan by 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28%, which is substantially higher than the global average of 10% [13][26] - The industry is characterized by a clear competitive landscape, with WuXi AppTec as the dominant player, achieving revenue exceeding 20 billion yuan, while other key players include Kanglong Chemical, Tigermed, and Kelun Pharmaceutical [17][20] Industry Overview - Contract Research Organizations (CROs) are specialized entities that undertake drug development responsibilities on behalf of pharmaceutical companies, helping to reduce costs and risks while ensuring compliance [1] - The CRO industry is divided into preclinical and clinical segments, with preclinical CROs focusing on drug discovery and safety evaluations, while clinical CROs handle clinical trials and data management [1] Industry Development History - The CRO industry in China began in 1996 with the establishment of the first joint venture, and has evolved from a lack of formal organizations to a competitive landscape dominated by local leaders [9] - The industry has undergone significant changes, including the implementation of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in 2003 and the introduction of the Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH) system, which has facilitated the growth of CRO services [11] Market Demand and Growth - The number of New Drug Applications (NDA) in China has been increasing, from 210 in 2021 to an expected 320 by 2024, driving demand for CRO services [14] - The global CRO market is projected to grow from 71 billion USD in 2021 to 90 billion USD by 2024, driven by increased healthcare demands due to aging populations and the COVID-19 pandemic [13] Competitive Landscape - The competitive structure of the Chinese CRO industry is categorized into three tiers, with WuXi AppTec leading the first tier, followed by Kanglong Chemical and Tigermed in the second tier, and smaller firms in the third tier [17] - Most companies are diversifying their services to include both CRO and CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency [20] Regional Market Dynamics - The Yangtze River Delta region dominates the CRO market in China, accounting for approximately 43% of the market share, followed by the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region at 23% and the Pearl River Delta at 19% [23] Future Outlook - The Chinese CRO market is expected to continue its growth trajectory, potentially exceeding 144 billion yuan by 2028, supported by favorable policies and increasing demand for innovative therapies [26] - Despite challenges such as rising compliance costs and market saturation, the overall outlook remains positive, with expectations of sustained double-digit growth over the next five years [26]

Group 1 - Norges Bank reduced its stake in Kintor Pharmaceutical (06821) by 110,000 shares at a price of HKD 88.1971 per share, totaling approximately HKD 9.7017 million [1][3] - After the reduction, Norges Bank's latest holding is 4.1326 million shares, representing a stake of 14.99% [1][3]

Group 1 - Norges Bank reduced its stake in Kelaiying (002821) by 110,000 shares at a price of HKD 88.1971 per share, totaling approximately HKD 9.7017 million [1] - After the reduction, Norges Bank's latest holding is 4.1326 million shares, representing a holding percentage of 14.99% [1]

Group 1 - Norges Bank reduced its stake in Kintor Pharmaceutical (06821) by 110,000 shares at a price of HKD 88.1971 per share, totaling approximately HKD 9.7017 million [1] - After the reduction, Norges Bank's latest holding is 4.1326 million shares, representing a holding percentage of 14.99% [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for several companies, including Jiangsu Heng Rui Medicine, Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group, 3SBio, Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, and Jiangsu Nhwa Pharmaceutical [6][7]. Core Insights - The annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference concluded successfully, with positive information from global pharmaceutical companies, including new pipeline disclosures and major deals. The report highlights the high prosperity in the innovative drug sector and recommends continuous investment in innovative drugs and the industry chain [25][26]. - The A-Shares pharmaceutical sector underperformed the market in the third week of January 2026, with the Shanghai Composite Index falling by 0.4% and the SW Pharmaceutical and Biological sector declining by 0.7% [8][27]. - The Hong Kong stock pharmaceutical sector performed in line with the market, while the U.S. pharmaceutical sector underperformed. The Hang Seng Healthcare index increased by 2.4%, and the S&P 500 Healthcare Select Sector decreased by 1.1% [28]. Summary by Sections Section 1: Continuous Recommendation of Innovative Drugs and Industry Chain - The report emphasizes the high prosperity of innovative drugs and maintains overweight ratings for key pharmaceutical companies. It also recommends Biopharma/Biotech companies with promising pipelines and volume increases, as well as CXO and upstream companies benefiting from innovation [6][25]. Section 2: A-Shares Pharmaceutical Sector Performance - In the third week of January 2026, the A-Shares pharmaceutical sector's performance was ranked 17th among Shenwan primary industries, with a decline of 0.7%. The medical service sub-sector showed a positive performance of +3.3% [8][12][27]. Section 3: Hong Kong and U.S. Pharmaceutical Sector Performance - The Hong Kong pharmaceutical sector performed similarly to the market, while the U.S. sector underperformed. Notable gainers in the U.S. included MODERNA (+22%) and QUEST DIAGNOSTICS (+9%), while major decliners included BIOGEN (-12%) and BOSTON SCIENTIFIC (-10%) [28].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Kailaiying has shown significant trading activity and financial performance, with a notable increase in shareholder numbers and revenue growth [1][2]. Group 2 - On January 16, Kailaiying's stock rose by 0.78%, with a trading volume of 639 million yuan. The financing buy amount was 36.72 million yuan, while the financing repayment was 56.27 million yuan, resulting in a net financing outflow of 19.55 million yuan [1]. - As of January 16, the total balance of margin trading for Kailaiying was 853 million yuan, with a financing balance of 849 million yuan, accounting for 2.41% of the circulating market value, which is above the 50th percentile level over the past year [1]. - In terms of securities lending, on January 16, Kailaiying repaid 2,400 shares and sold 100 shares, with a selling amount of 10,700 yuan. The remaining securities lending volume was 45,900 shares, with a balance of 4.92 million yuan, also above the 50th percentile level over the past year [1]. Group 3 - As of September 30, Kailaiying had 60,100 shareholders, an increase of 45.37% compared to the previous period. The average circulating shares per person remained at 0 shares [2]. - For the period from January to September 2025, Kailaiying achieved operating revenue of 4.63 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.82%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 800 million yuan, up 12.66% year-on-year [2]. - Since its A-share listing, Kailaiying has distributed a total of 2.405 billion yuan in dividends, with 1.701 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [2]. Group 4 - As of September 30, 2025, among the top ten circulating shareholders of Kailaiying, the largest shareholder was Central European Medical Health Mixed A, holding 16.3189 million shares, an increase of 34,600 shares compared to the previous period [2]. - Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited ranked as the fourth largest circulating shareholder, holding 13.2877 million shares, an increase of 626,400 shares [2]. - The sixth largest circulating shareholder, Huabao Zhongzheng Medical ETF, held 5.6467 million shares, a decrease of 1 million shares compared to the previous period [2].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the pharmaceutical sector [6][26]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the continuous recommendation of innovative pharmaceuticals and medical devices, highlighting the high growth potential in the sector. It maintains "Overweight" ratings for companies such as Heng Rui Medicine, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, Sanofi, Kelun Pharmaceutical, and Enhua Pharmaceutical. It also recommends Biopharma/Biotech companies like Kelun Biotech, BeiGene, and others, as well as CXO and upstream pharmaceutical companies [6][3]. Summary by Sections 1. Continuous Recommendation of Innovative Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices - The report highlights the high growth potential of innovative drugs and recommends several companies for investment, including Heng Rui Medicine, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, Sanofi, Kelun Pharmaceutical, and Enhua Pharmaceutical. It also suggests Biopharma/Biotech companies like Kelun Biotech, BeiGene, and others, as well as CXO and upstream pharmaceutical companies [6][7]. 2. A-share Pharmaceutical Sector Performance - In the third week of January 2026, the A-share pharmaceutical sector underperformed the broader market, with the Shanghai Composite Index declining by 0.4% and the SW Pharmaceutical and Biotech index falling by 0.7% [8][11]. 3. Hong Kong and US Market Performance - The Hong Kong pharmaceutical sector performed in line with the market, while the US pharmaceutical sector underperformed. In the same week, the Hang Seng Healthcare index rose by 2.4%, and the S&P 500 healthcare sector fell by 1.1% [19][20].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the CXO sector, highlighting growth potential driven by new molecular developments and recovery in domestic market conditions [2]. Core Insights - The CXO sector is experiencing a recovery in demand due to increased research activities and funding from downstream pharmaceutical companies [3][15]. - The macroeconomic environment is improving, with a favorable investment climate for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors as a result of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts [6][29]. - Domestic healthcare investment is showing significant growth, with a total investment amount of 93.54 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting an 83.7% year-on-year increase [22][24]. - The number of new drug IND applications in China is steadily increasing, indicating a robust pipeline for future drug development [34][37]. Summary by Sections Macroeconomic Dimension - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts are expected to enhance the investment environment for the pharmaceutical sector, benefiting outsourcing demand from pharmaceutical companies [6][29]. - Geopolitical uncertainties are gradually being alleviated, which is expected to positively impact leading CXO companies [3][12]. Industry Dimension - The demand for CXO services is closely linked to the research activities and funding of pharmaceutical companies, with a notable increase in domestic and global investment in healthcare [15][19]. - In 2025, the total investment in China's healthcare sector reached 93.54 billion yuan, with a significant increase in the number of investment events [22][24]. - The number of new drug IND applications in China reached 1,840 in 2025, marking a 15.0% year-on-year increase [34][37]. Company Performance - The CXO sector's revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 was 69.57 billion yuan, representing a 13.0% increase year-on-year, with a net profit of 16.54 billion yuan, up 60.0% [51][57]. - Major contributors to revenue include WuXi AppTec (47%), Kanglong Chemical (15%), and Tigermed (7%) [53][57]. - The overall gross margin for the sector improved to 40.3%, reflecting operational efficiencies and scale effects [51][58].