Going into the third year of the global pandemic, residents of China's largest city are feeling uncertainty around potential extended lockdowns for the first time, the impact of which could affect a major research and headquarters hub for the pharma industry in the country.
Uncertain Times: New Lockdowns, Ukraine Challenge Chinese Pharma
As residents of China's largest city brace for a possible prolonged lockdown, the gathering COVID-19 outbreak is set to cause some pharma disruption in the country, while broader geopolitical factors including Ukraine are hindering the industry's global ambitions.
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