China thinks big on brain-computer interfaces after world-first surgery

China is making significant strides in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, following the first commercial surgery to implant such a device in a spinal cord injury patient. This groundbreaking development positions China competitively against US firms like Neuralink. Notably, state-owned PICC Property and Casualty has introduced the first commercial insurance policy covering BCI surgery, signaling a major step towards broader acceptance and integration of this technology. This surge in innovation and investment underscores China's ambition to lead in advanced neurotechnology.