HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to speed up clinical trials in the United States.“A recent study found that China conducts more early-stage clinical trials than the United States,” Kennedy wrote in an editorial published online by Fox News. “In 2025, Chinese companies accounted for nearly half of global pharmaceutical licensing deal activity. Those trends should

Federal health officials aim to speed up drug development and better compete with China.

HHS launches clinical trial reforms — including new pilot programs and updated FDA guidance — to accelerate US drug development and compete with China.