Announcement
WuXi AppTec announced that the U.S. Department of Defense removed the company from the Section 1260H list of Chinese military companies on 9 November 2026, following a federal court order that granted a preliminary injunction against the earlier designation.
Market Reaction
The Hong Kong‑listed shares rose 1.7% to HK$201.40, outperforming the Hang Seng Index, which was up about 0.7% in early trading. Shanghai‑listed shares also advanced roughly 1%.
Legal Background
WuXi AppTec had been added to the Section 1260H list on 8 June 2026. The company filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on 11 June 2026, seeking an injunction later that month. The court’s order on 9 November granted the preliminary injunction, leading to the Pentagon’s removal of the designation.
Company Statement
The company said the Pentagon’s decision relieves it from further adverse consequences associated with the designation, though it noted that the preliminary injunction does not constitute a final resolution of the underlying legal dispute. WuXi AppTec reaffirmed its commitment to serving customers and supporting the development of medicines.