Fears grow over US drug supply’s rising dependence on Chinese ingredients

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lucy QuagginMarch 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM

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A US House Select Committee on China held a hearing Wednesday to address growing concerns about the United States' increasing reliance on Chinese pharmaceutical ingredients. Lawmakers fear China is strategically dominating the medicine market, mirroring its approach in sectors like rare earths and electric vehicles, potentially impacting the supply of generic drugs and future biotech advancements. Republican representatives accused China of using long-term strategies and subsidies to control the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. Projections estimate China's drug and medical device businesses could generate over $2.1 trillion in revenue by 2030, driven by its aging population and global expansion. The hearing examined the implications of this dependence on US drug security.

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china 100% drug supply 90% pharmaceutical industry 80% us dependence 70% drug ingredients 70% supply chain 60% rare earths 50% generic drugs 50% medical devices 40%

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China

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