On August 7, according to CCTV News, seven Chinese government bodies—including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Education, National Health Commission, State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and National Medical Products Administration—jointly released a major policy document titled Implementation Opinions on Promoting Innovation and Development of the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Industry.

The document sets out key goals: by 2027, China aims to achieve breakthroughs in core BCI technologies and initially establish advanced systems for technology, industry, and standards. The performance of electrodes, chips, and complete devices should reach internationally advanced levels. BCI applications will be accelerated across industrial manufacturing, medical health, and consumer sectors. The plan also includes forming 2 to 3 industrial clusters and piloting a range of new application scenarios, models, and business forms.

By 2030, China intends to significantly enhance its BCI innovation capabilities and build a secure and reliable industrial system. The goal is to cultivate 2 to 3 globally influential leading enterprises, along with a number of specialized and innovative small and medium-sized firms, ultimately creating a globally competitive industry ecosystem.

The policy emphasizes breakthroughs in key BCI chips, including high-channel, high-speed neural signal acquisition chips with enhanced analog-digital conversion, channel management, and noise suppression capabilities. It also calls for the development of high-performance, ultra-low-power neural signal processing chips with integrated perception, computing, and regulation functions, as well as ultra-low-power, high-speed communication chips with strong anti-interference capabilities.

Additionally, the document highlights the need for advanced auxiliary equipment, such as devices that combine neural signals with electromyography, electrooculography, electrocardiography, and near-infrared signals to improve precision in interaction and perceptual assessment. It also calls for high-precision surgical robots capable of submicron-level control and real-time imaging for the implantation of BCI devices.