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China has granted approval for Neuracle Medical Technology's implantable brain-computer interface (BCI) system, marking a first for the country and positioning it in competition with Elon Musk's Neuralink. The device is designed to help patients with spinal cord injuries regain hand motor function, signaling China's growing advancements in neurotechnology.
China has just unveiled its draft fiscal budget for 2026 and its blueprint for the next five-year plan. The priorities outlined in these documents overlap heavily with the ambitious projects championed by Elon Musk, including the Starlink constellation, electric vehicles, Neuralink interfaces and artificial intelligence. As Beijing reveals a 10 per cent year-on-year budget increase for the sector, it is positioning frontiers such as future energy, brain-computer interfaces and satellite inter...
China is accelerating its development of brain-computer interfaces with government backing and looser regulations, aiming to rival companies like Elon Musk's Neuralink.