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AstraZeneca sets out $15 billion China investment during Starmer visit

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Posted on January 29, 2026

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BEIJING/LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - UK drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Thursday it would invest $15 billion in China through 2030 to expand medicines manufacturing and research and development, an

AstraZeneca sets out $15 billion China investment during Starmer visit

AstraZeneca's Strategic Investment in China

BEIJING/LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - UK drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Thursday it would invest $15 billion in China through 2030 to expand medicines manufacturing and research and development, an announcement made during British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing.

Details of the Investment

The announcement marks the biggest deal so far during the trip, as Britain seeks to strengthen ties with Beijing at a time of strained relations with Washington.

Implications for UK-China Relations

(Reporting by Andrew MacAskill in Beijing and Maggie Fick in LondonAdditional reporting by Andrew Silver in ShanghaiEditing by Muvija M)

Key Takeaways

  • AstraZeneca plans a $15 billion investment in China by 2030.
  • The investment focuses on manufacturing and R&D expansion.
  • Announcement coincides with UK PM Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing.
  • This is the largest deal during the UK-China diplomatic trip.
  • The move aims to strengthen UK-China relations amidst global tensions.

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