China’s biotech boom: why the nation must collaborate to stay ahead
Nature
by Lizzi C. LeeFebruary 13, 2026
Increased geopolitical tensions are prompting some in China to argue that the country should go it alone in biotechnology. That would be a backwards step — for China and the rest of the world. Increased geopolitical tensions are prompting some in China to argue that the country should go it alone in biotechnology. That would be a backwards step — for China and the rest of the world.
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Originally published on Nature on 2/13/2026