How China's rival to Elon Musk's Neuralink are betting on taking neural tech to mass market with tech that won’t require opening the skull at all and Chinese government's ...
- Posted on July 13, 2026
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China is pursuing non-invasive brain-computer interface technology as an alternative to Neuralink's surgical implants. By designating BCI as a strategic industry in its Five-Year Plan, Beijing signals commitment to democratizing neural tech. Chinese startups are developing scalable solutions that eliminate skull surgery risks, potentially accelerating mass adoption of brain-computer interfaces globally while positioning China as a leading innovator in neurotechnology.
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How China's rival to Elon Musk's Neuralink are betting on taking neural tech to mass market with tech that won’t require opening the skull at all and Chinese government's ...
As Elon Musk’s Neuralink continues to make headlines for surgically implanted brain chips, China’s emerging rivals are taking a different route and betting that the future of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) will not need opening the skull at all. According to a report by CNBC, the Chinese government has designated BCI as ‘future industry’ in its latest Five-Year Plan, signalling national-level support for neural technology.
