Vaccine Maker Bankruptcy Shows Regulatory Perils Of Business In China
Executive Summary
China's Changchun Changsheng Biotech has been officially declared bankrupt, ending long-running speculation. The major vaccine maker’s dramatic fall has several take-away lessons for health companies operating in China, where several new regulations are taking effect.
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