Chip, pharma IPOs need subsidy scrutiny, China antitrust advisor says
By Yonnex Li ( September 5, 2025, 06:37 GMT | Insight) -- A top antitrust advisor to China's State Council, the country's cabinet, is recommending semiconductor and pharmaceutical companies be required to disclose plans for reducing reliance on government subsidies before going public. Huang Yong made the recommendation as part of a broader proposal for China’s next economic blueprint for 2026-2030, a period during which he expects the economy to pivot from scale-driven expansion to quality-focused competition.A top antitrust advisor to China's State Council, the country's cabinet, is recommending semiconductor and pharmaceutical companies be required to disclose how they plan to reduce reliance on government subsidies before going public....
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