By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
News as they happen
  • News
  • Canada
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Science
  • World News
  • Isness
Reading: China’s Monopoly on Pharmaceuticals Is Bad Medicine
Sign In
Font ResizerAa
News as they happenNews as they happen
  • News
  • Canada
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Science
  • World News
  • Isness
  • News
  • Canada
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Science
  • World News
  • Isness
Have an existing account? Sign In
© Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
china’s-monopoly-on-pharmaceuticals-is-bad-medicine
China’s Monopoly on Pharmaceuticals Is Bad Medicine

China’s Monopoly on Pharmaceuticals Is Bad Medicine

Last updated: May 14, 2026 4:48 am
By
James Gorrie
1 Min Read
Share
SHARE

Thinking About China

Opinion

Beijing’s pharmaceutical dominance isn’t just an economic problem—it’s a loaded weapon pointed at every American who takes a pill.

Google LogoMark Us Preferred on Google

China’s Monopoly on Pharmaceuticals Is Bad Medicine

Employees work on the production line of a herbal medicine company in Bozhou city, Anhui Province, China, on April 8, 2013. VCG via Getty Images

James Gorrie

James Gorrie

5/13/2026|Updated: 5/13/2026

0:00

Commentary

China has quietly positioned itself as the dominant force in America’s pharmaceutical supply chain, and Americans are paying for that in ways that go far beyond a higher price at the pharmacy counter.

Canadian Suspect in Two Ontario Murders Arrested in Mexico After Almost 10 Years on the Run
Cargo Ship Hit in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran Talks Remain in Limbo
Liberals Must Show Results in Spring Economic Update: Former PBO
Inflation Fell to 1.8 Percent In February, Driven by 2025 GST Holiday: StatCan
Uber Buys $318 Million Stake in Delivery Hero to Fulfill Competition Regulations
TAGGED:BusinessBusiness ColumnistsOpinionThinking About China
Share This Article
Facebook Email Copy Link Print
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

    5 + 6 =

    You Might Also Like

    popular-japanese-sushi-chain-pays-record-$3.2-million-for-tuna-in-new-year-auction
    Asia & PacificUncategorizedWorld News

    Popular Japanese Sushi Chain Pays Record $3.2 Million for Tuna in New Year Auction

    By
    Reuters
    1 Min Read
    what’s-behind-the-controversy-over-the-liberals’-hate-crime-bill—and-why-debate-is-being-curtailed
    CanadaCanadian PoliticsFeatured Canadian NewsTop Canadian NewsUncategorizedWorld News

    What’s Behind the Controversy Over the Liberals’ Hate Crime Bill—and Why Debate Is Being Curtailed

    By
    Matthew Horwood
    1 Min Read
    quebec-first-in-canada-to-ban-energy-drinks-for-minors
    CanadaCanadian PoliticsFeatured Canadian NewsTop Canadian NewsUncategorizedWorld News

    Quebec First in Canada to Ban Energy Drinks for Minors

    By
    Jennifer Cowan
    1 Min Read
    News as they happen

    We influence thousands of users and are the number one business and technology news network on the planet. Newsguard delivers everything you need to know to live your best life, best tech trend, traveling passion and more…

    Categories

    • The Escapist
    • Entertainment
    • Bussiness

    Quick Links

    • Advertise with us
    • Newsletters
    • Complaint
    • Deal

    @Newsguard – Codeus Design. All Rights Reserved.

    Welcome Back!

    Sign in to your account

    Username or Email Address
    Password

    Lost your password?