Valsartan, which is used to treat blood pressure and heart failure, is under inspection for carcinogenic impurities.

The JV, set up on a 51:49 per cent basis, with all regulatory approvals, will initially focus on in the manufacture of software-dependent radios.

Despite the talent shortage in the desired fields, Mr Lau was quick to draw comparisons with Shenzen a decade ago.

The new building, located on a 9.5 acre campus, would be the first to be owned by Amazon outside the US.