China's military and cyberspace authorities have launched a six-part television documentary, 'Winning,' highlighting joint combat readiness and technological upgrades across service branches. Airing on CCTV ahead of Army Day, the series reinforces absolute Party leadership and targets the PLA's 2027 centenary modernization goals.

Driven by high-level support in the 15th Five-Year Plan, China's biopharmaceutical sector accounted for 33.7% of global pipeline drugs in 2025. With out-licensing deals surmounting $130 billion and 76 innovative drug approvals, domestic firms are swiftly pivoting from follower treatments to advanced novel modalities like ADCs.

Former senior regulator Cao Jian has been expelled from the Chinese Communist Party and public office for abusing his position during the STAR Market listing process. Authorities allege Cao accepted substantial bribes, leaked confidential work secrets, and engaged in regulatory rent-seeking, transferring his case for criminal prosecution.

The Shanghai Stock Exchange hosted 'Capital Market Shanghai Day' in Switzerland, showcasing six high-tech listed companies to European institutional investors. The international roadshow underscores Beijing's efforts to deepen cross-border capital market engagement and highlight the growth potential of Chinese assets.

Official data from the National Intellectual Property Administration reveals that China held 2.36 million high-value invention patents by mid-2026, reaching 16.8 patents per 10,000 residents. The steady milestone reflects Beijing's structural push to prioritize patent quality and fortify key tech innovation sectors.