Michael Levitt, 2013 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry

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Hello. I'm Michael Levitt. I'm very happy to attend the session on Drug Safety Governance and Chinese Drug Regulation Innovation of the 7th Hongqiao International Economic Forum.

After the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe, there has been increased attention on research & development of pharmaceuticals. The new situation has accelerated the pace of reform and innovation in all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry. Meanwhile, as basic science evolves and Artificial Intelligence injects new impetus into the drugs' development, we are producing pharmaceuticals more quickly and more efficiently than ever before. Accordingly, many companies are updating their management frameworks for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and so on. Policymakers and practitioners in global drug production are experiencing adjustments and readjustments in production and cooperation modes. China is a strong nation in pharmaceutical research and production. Building a healthier pharmaceutical market and promoting a more efficient governance system in China is of great significance to both Chinese and global drug consumers. As a scientist in the field, I want to share my observations on the development in the drug industry and I hope my sharing will better inform policymakers and producers on their efforts to construct a more efficiently operating drug production system.

I thank the National Medical Products Administration of China and the HQF Secretariat for the invitation. See you on November 6th.

Further reading:

Hongqiao International Economic Forum (hereinafter referred to as HQF) is held in tandem with the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Under the theme of "High-Standard Opening up for Universally Beneficial and Inclusive Economic Globalization", the 7th HQF features the main forum (the opening ceremony of the CIIE and HQF), and 19 parallel sessions under "1+4" sections, i.e. the Press Release and International Symposium on World Openness Report 2024 and parallel sessions under Opening-up for Development, Opening-up for Cooperation, Opening-up for Innovation and Opening-up for Sharing. Meanwhile, closed meetings, including roundtables for foreign-funded enterprises and promotional activities related to "Invest in China", will be organized at the 7th HQF.

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Introduction to CIIE & HQF GALA

The 7th China International Import Expo & Hongqiao International Economic Forum Gala (CIIE&HQF GALA) will continue to be held before the opening ceremony, further enhancing the quality of services provided.

Facilitate networking and meetings. The Hongqiao Forum Secretariat will promptly release guest information to support mutual networking.

Enhance media interaction. Mainstream media will be invited to the event for scheduled interviews and spontaneous on-site interviews with high-profile guests, to enhance visibility. Photography services will also be provided.

Launch the function of message reservation. The information system of the Hongqiao Forum is optimized and upgraded. This system integrates such functions as registration, information inquiry, and guest interaction. It is now operational within the Hongqiao Forum module of the "Import Expo" App and applet.