China is stepping up its game in the race for brain-computer interface (BCI) technology supremacy. A new committee has been established to guide the country's BCI development and set nationwide standards, aiming to compete with western tech giants like Elon Musk's Neuralink. BCIs translate brain signals into computer-readable language, and have shown potential in treating neurological conditions and enhancing cognitive abilities. China's ambitions don't stop at medical applications; they're also eyeing cognitive enhancement uses. Meanwhile, Neuralink recently delayed a second brain implant operation due to medical concerns, and Meta is developing a non-invasive BCI using wearable tech.