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Brain-computer interfaces appeared in China's government work report for the first time during the 2026 'two sessions,' placing the technology alongside quantum computing and 6G as a national strategic priority.
Five patients now carry the coin-sized wireless implant that sits on the brain's protective membrane rather than penetrating tissue, with one ALS patient decoding nearly 100 Chinese words.
The two-month-old startup founded by Shanda billionaire Tianqiao Chen and former NeuroXess founder Phoenix Peng secures the largest early-stage BCI funding in China, betting that focused ultrasound can reach deeper brain circuits than any implant.
The Chinese neural interface company begins construction of the country's first dedicated manufacturing facility for implantable brain-computer interfaces in Nanchang, signaling a shift from lab to production line.
Seven Chinese government bodies have released guidelines establishing a roadmap for brain-computer interface development, with BCI procedures now receiving medical insurance reimbursement in parts of the country.
A Chinese company is developing non-invasive ultrasound brain-computer interfaces to treat chronic pain, intensifying competition in alternatives to surgical neural implants.
Chinese BCI company NeuroXess has surpassed human trial milestones, positioning itself as a direct competitor to Neuralink in the global neural interface market.
Brazilian neuroscientist Miguel Nicolelis leads research with Chinese collaborators demonstrating that brain-computer interface technology can trigger neural reorganization and restore movement in paralyzed patients.
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