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China's Share of Global Drug Trials Grows Significantly

RISEx · Originally posted 2026.11.04 13:27 (UTC)
Key points
  • In 2016, China conducted 5% of global innovative drug trials.
  • By 2025, this figure is projected to rise to 30%.
  • The US's share decreased from 45% to 33%.
  • China leads in early-stage trials with 31% compared to the US's 27%.

In 2016, China ran 5% of the world’s innovative drug trials

By 2025: 30%. The US slipped from 45% to 33%

In early-stage trials, China is already ahead. 31% to 27%

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