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China to remove tariffs on imported cancer drugs from May 1: state media

BEIJING (Reuters) - China will remove import tariffs on cancer drugs from May 1, state media reported on Thursday, citing a meeting of the State Council, or cabinet, chaired by Premier Li Keqiang.

China will also strengthen intellectual property right protections of drugs, the report said.

APRIL 12, 2018

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