Beijing Municipal Party Secretary Yin Li meets with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Novartis Group, Switzerland.

According to the Beijing Daily, on the afternoon of June 22, Beijing Municipal Party Secretary Yin Li met with Jon Ellickson, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Novartis Group of Switzerland. Yin Li said he hoped Novartis Group would accelerate the expansion and upgrading of the Changping factory, continuously improve advanced manufacturing capabilities, strengthen localization of production capacity, introduce more innovative drugs and high-end formulations for production in Beijing. Strengthen research and development functions in Beijing, deepen innovation cooperation with medical institutions, research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, etc., and accelerate the landing of innovative results in Beijing. Work together with Beijing science and technology companies to expand the application of artificial intelligence in pharmaceuticals, precision diagnosis and treatment, digital management of chronic diseases, etc., continuously shaping new competitive advantages. Utilize rich experience and data advantages in public health and chronic disease management to contribute greater efforts to Beijing's improvement of disease prevention and medical service systems.