# Why Asia is the Emerging Epicenter for Global Biopharmaceutical Progress

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Podcast: [The Bio Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bio-report-1092382)
Published: 2026-03-04T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thebioreport.podbean.com/e/why-asia-is-the-emerging-epicenter-for-global-biopharmaceutical-progress/
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## Resource

Asia is quickly becoming a powerhouse for biopharma innovation, changing ideas about where breakthrough science and fast, cost-efficient drug development happen. A new McKinsey & Company report shows how countries like China, Japan, and India are each building their own strengths across the drug development continuum. We spoke to Fangning Zhang, a partner in McKinsey’s Shanghai office, about what’s driving this shift, how it could make innovation more affordable, and why treating Asia as optional may mean missing the next wave of global R&D.

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