NEW YORK – Roche Diagnostics will invest RMB 3 billion ($419.9 million) into expanding its diagnostics production facility in Suzhou, China, a spokesperson for the company said via email on Thursday.

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The existing Suzhou site will soon reach its capacity limit and the expansion will help to meet the increasing demand for diagnostic solutions in China and parts of Asia-Pacific, the spokesperson noted.

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The facility focuses on the manufacturing of diagnostic products and supplies mainly for China and parts of Asia-Pacific, including system reagents and sample collection products for PCR testing.

该工厂主要为中国和亚太部分地区生产诊断产品和用品，包括用于PCR检测的系统试剂和样品采集产品。

'As a diagnostics leader, we aim to accelerate and maximize our global presence and portfolio with multiple investments into our production sites, distribution hubs, and R&D centers to improve the lives of patients across the world,' the spokesperson said.

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