The Japan TimesApr 29
China's growing network of biobanks has emerged as a new front in geopolitical rivalry, with many backed by the government as it goes attempts to challenge Western dominance of the global bioresearch economy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/29/tech/china-biobank-us-drugs-research/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #china #uspharmaceuticals
China races to build record biobank to rival U.S. drugs research

For Chinese scientists, access to homegrown biobanks could accelerate the advance of biotechnology companies and cement the country's place as a global innovation powerhouse.

The Japan Times
Mathrubhumi EnglishMar 12
US lawmakers warn of dangerous dependence on China for key medicine ingredients. Experts say this poses risks to public health and national security. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/us-pharmaceutical-dependence-on-china-security-risk-ab2igg1b?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #USPharmaceuticals #ChinaMedicineSupply #GenericDrugs