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China Is Building a Brain-Computer Interface Industry

China Is Building a Brain-Computer Interface Industry
Source: wired
Author: @wired
Published: 8/28/2025

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China has unveiled an ambitious policy roadmap aiming to establish itself as a global leader in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology by 2030, with breakthroughs targeted by 2027. BCIs, which decode neural activity to control external devices, hold significant promise for assisting people with severe physical disabilities. The policy, jointly issued by seven Chinese government departments, outlines 17 specific steps including developing advanced brain signal chips, improving decoding software, standardizing technology, and building manufacturing capacity. This initiative reflects China’s broader strength in rapidly translating research into commercial products, as seen in other sectors like photovoltaics and electric vehicles. Although BCI research began in the 1970s, practical applications have only recently become feasible due to technological advances. China entered the field later than the US but is quickly closing the gap. Chinese companies and research institutions have successfully implanted BCIs in paralyzed patients, enabling them to control computer cursors, robotic arms, and even decode speech. For example, Shanghai-based Neuro

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