# Moderna CEO warns China's mRNA push challenges US biotech leadership

Moderna's CEO said China is investing heavily in messenger RNA technology, posing a growing challenge to US dominance in biotechnology. He cautioned that Beijing's strategic funding could reshape the global competitive landscape in advanced medicine.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/healthcare/moderna-ceo-warns-china-investing-heavily-mrna-beijing-challenges-us-biotechnology) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:59:58 GMT