- Eli Lilly will pay 350 million USD in advance to Innovent Biologics for the joint development of new drugs targeting oncology and immunological diseases.
- This partnership showcases a new model for collaboration between multinational pharmaceutical companies and Chinese biopharmaceutical firms that goes beyond traditional licensing agreements.
- Innovent will utilize its antibody technology platform for drug development before the completion of Phase 2 clinical trials in China, while Eli Lilly will receive exclusive rights to commercialize the drugs outside Greater China.
- The Hang Seng Index has announced its quarterly adjustments, including the addition of Innovent Biologics and Yum China, while removing New Energy, New Oriental-S, and Haidilao from the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index.
- The adjustments will take effect on December 8, 2025, with passive funds expected to rebalance on December 5 to minimize tracking errors.
- The changes are anticipated to positively impact stocks like Innovent Biologics and Yum China, while negatively affecting ASMPT and New Energy.