China Commerce Ministry holds meeting with foreign pharmaceutical Cos., and they include Eli Lilly (LLY), Sanofi (SAN FP), Novartis (NOVN SW), Merck (MRK)

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China Commerce Ministry holds meeting with foreign pharmaceutical Cos., and they include Eli Lilly (LLY), Sanofi (SAN FP), Novartis (NOVN SW), Merck (MRK)

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