Pfizer on a rural mission

Pfizer Inc, the world's largest drugmaker, is doubling its presence in China over the next three years and intends to make its products more accessible to people in rural areas.

The company plans to expand its presence from 180 to over 360 cities by 2012, said E Allan Gabor, president of Pfizer North Asia, in an exclusive interview with China Daily yesterday.

Gabor said China would be one of the top markets for Pfizer next year.