China is setting its sights on becoming a global leader in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), establishing a committee to guide the country's development in this field. The move is seen as a direct challenge to Western tech companies like Elon Musk's Neuralink. BCIs translate brain signals into a language that computers can understand, with potential applications ranging from treating neurological conditions to cognitive enhancement. While Neuralink's approach requires invasive surgery, other companies like Mark Zuckerberg's Meta are exploring non-invasive methods using wearable tech. China's exact plans for BCIs remain unclear, but the country is clearly keen to make its mark in this cutting-edge field.