AstraZeneca Announces $15 Billion Investment in China Through 2030

AstraZeneca plans to invest $15 billion in China over the next five years through 2030, covering drug discovery, clinical development, and manufacturing.1 2 4

The investment expands facilities in Wuxi, Taizhou, Qingdao, and Beijing, with new sites to be announced, aiming for end-to-end cell therapy capabilities in China.1 4

Announcement made during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China, highlighting opportunities for British businesses.1 2 3

China is AstraZeneca's second-largest market and a strategic innovation hub; current workforce exceeds 17,000, expected to grow beyond 20,000.1 4

Focus areas include cell therapies and radioconjugates for cancer, blood disorders, and autoimmune diseases; includes partnerships with Chinese biotechs like AbelZeta, CSPC, Harbour BioMed, Jacobio, and Syneron Bio.2 4

AstraZeneca has two global R&D centers in China (Beijing and Shanghai) and has signed 16 licensing deals with Chinese partners since 2023.1 2

Sources:

1. https://www.biopharmadive.com/news/astrazeneca-china-biotech-invest-drug-manufacturing/810847/

2. https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/astrazeneca-vows-15b-china-investment-boost-cell-therapy-and-radioconjugate-capabilities

3. https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-01-30/AstraZeneca-doubles-down-on-China-with-15-billion-investment--1KmfEc5OI2k/p.html

4. https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/AZN/6-k-astrazeneca-plc-current-report-foreign-issuer-33e6a81e3bc4.html

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