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Nov 05, 2024 09:35 AM
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CX Daily: How AstraZeneca’s China Fraud Was About More Than Greed

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In 2023, the Chinese market generated $5.9 billion in revenue for AstraZeneca, accounting for 13% of its total, making it the company’s second largest market overall
In 2023, the Chinese market generated $5.9 billion in revenue for AstraZeneca, accounting for 13% of its total, making it the company’s second largest market overall

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Cover Story: How AstraZeneca’s China fraud was about more than greed

AstraZeneca Plc is facing a setback in China as a three-year crackdown on alleged medical insurance fraud intensifies, culminating in an investigation into Leon Wang, the company’s president for the country.

On Oct. 30, AstraZeneca confirmed that Wang was “cooperating with an ongoing investigation.” While the company did not give details, it said it would “fully cooperate” with the authorities.

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