Five major drugmakers cooperate with House investigation of Chinese military hospital trials

Rep. John Moolenaar, a Republican from Michigan, announced that five large pharmaceutical companies are working with a congressional probe into clinical trials conducted at Chinese military hospitals.

The companies have agreed to provide information and assistance to lawmakers as the investigation seeks to understand how the trials were run and whether any regulatory standards were breached.

The probe reflects growing scrutiny of overseas clinical research practices, but the companies’ cooperation signals a willingness to address any concerns raised by U.S. officials.