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U.S. investors, Big Pharma race to find new medicines in China

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Almost 30% of Big Pharma deals with at least $50 million up front came from China last year .

Increase in China deals comes as President Trump and U.S. policymakers pursue protectionist policies in technology.

Chinese companies are creating better molecules than ever before and more of them.

Buyers have figured out a business model to essentially import the drugs through licensing deals.

U.S. biopharma deals with Chinese biotech companies could become more common.

Gilead has seen a "substantial shift" in the quality and quantity of assets being developed in China .

Some see it as a way to bring down the price of prescription drugs.

Others worry it could hobble U.K. companies if Merck and other large pharmaceutical companies pass on acquiring American startups.

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