Tocco Report: Biotech Made in China 2025
Biology & AI At Scale
China is making moves in biotechnology. With AI tools, modular manufacturing, and industrial-scale bio-based materials, the sector is shifting gears, blending precision with ambition.
The landscape? PLA bioplastics, rural bioenergy experiments, and biotech hubs like Shanghai’s Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park. It’s a mix of government-backed plans and international collaborations, with sustainability and innovation as recurring themes.
In this report, we dissect the players, policies, and processes reshaping biotech and biomaterials in China- offering a clear-eyed view of what’s driving this evolution—and where it might lead.

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Overview
- Pharmaceuticals & Drug Innovations
- Biomaterials & Biochemicals
- Bioenergy & Circularity

Materials in focus
Explore the innovative materials shaping the future

Biodegradable

Recycled

Bamboo

Mycelium

Silk
What's inside?
China is making significant advancements in biopharmaceuticals, including CRISPR, cancer therapies, and biosimilars, supported by state funding and a rise in biotech patents.
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