Beijing Mayor Visited Sinovac on Promoting Development of Biopharmaceutical Industry

2009-04-27

In the morning of April 22^nd, 2009, Beijing government officers , Qi Liu, Jinlong Guo, Anshun Wang, Shixiang Li, Fengtong Zhao, Zhongwen Gou, Xiangyang Ding and other officers from relative governmental departments, total more than 40 governors, came to Sinovac to perform the specific research related to “Improve the capability of independent innovation and promote the development of biopharmaceutical industry” on pharmaceutical industry and academic organizations. They were accompanied by the head of Administrative Committee of Zhongguancun Science Park, Wei Dai, the head of Haidian Chinese Communist Party Committee, Weike Tan, the head of Haidian District Government, Fusheng Lin, etc.

In the filling & packaging plant of Sinovac, officers inspected two modern packaging lines and learned the manufacturing process. Sinovac CEO, Weidong Yin reported Sinovac’s R&D and industrialization projects to these officers, and introduced the situation of current operation and future development plan as well as the focus of investment under the economic crisis. Weidong Yin said, “Developing towards an enterprise group is our goal. We have to contribute our efforts to the aim of Beijing development.

After reporting, Qi Liu and other government officers discussed with Weidong Yin about building up Zhongguancun National Innovation Park, the tax policy about companies’ re-investment and the development of biopharmaceutical industry.

About SINOVAC

Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (SINOVAC) is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in China. Guided by its mission to “Supply Vaccines to Eliminate Human Diseases,” the Company is dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing and supply of vaccines and related biological products, providing vaccine products and related solutions for disease prevention and control worldwide.

SINOVAC has a diversified vaccine portfolio across multiple disease areas, including influenza, viral hepatitis, varicella, hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), poliomyelitis, rabies, tetanus, and pneumococcal disease. Three of SINOVAC's vaccines have been prequalified by the World Health Organization: the inactivated hepatitis A vaccine Healive®, the Sabin-strain inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine (sIPV), and the live attenuated varicella vaccine.

SINOVAC has extensive experience in vaccine research, development and commercialization for emerging infectious diseases and public health emergencies. The Company initiated vaccine R&D in response to major public health threats, including SARS, H5N1, H1N1, and COVID-19, and developed the world's first inactivated SARS vaccine (with Phase I clinical trials completed), China's first inactivated pandemic influenza vaccine against H5N1 (Panflu®), the world's first H1N1 influenza vaccine (Panflu.1®), and CoronaVac®, the world's most widely used inactivated COVID-19 vaccine. Beyond its marketed portfolio, SINOVAC continues to advance its R&D pipeline, spanning combination vaccines, recombinant protein vaccines, mRNA technologies, antibody-based products, and other next-generation technologies and product platforms, while expanding its capabilities in disease prevention and biopharmaceuticals.

With a long-standing commitment to innovation and global health, SINOVAC continues to deepen collaboration with research institutions, international organizations, and local partners while expanding its global presence. Through technological collaboration, localized production, and industrial partnerships, the Company aims to improve access to high-quality vaccines across regions, better address local disease prevention and healthcare needs, and strengthen preparedness for future public health challenges.

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