Live Roundups Editor's Desk Insights Executive Ops Weather About 🔍
Home › World News › Brain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards...
World News

Brain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards and firms challenge Neuralink

Brain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards and firms challenge Neuralink
South China Morning Post Wednesday 26 August 2026, 08:00 UTC By Mia Nurmamat 1 min read
Key Points

China is drawing up an extensive set of standards for brain-computer interface technology, seeking to accelerate the commercialisation of a field in which Chinese start-ups are increasingly competing with Elon Musk’s Neuralink for global leadership. Under draft guidelines released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Beijing aims to formulate or revise more than 40 standards by 2028 and encourage at least 100 companies to adopt them. It also plans to lead or...

China is drawing up an extensive set of standards for brain-computer interface technology, seeking to accelerate the commercialisation of a field in which Chinese start-ups are increasingly competing with Elon Musk’s Neuralink for global leadership. Under draft guidelines released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Beijing aims to formulate or revise more than 40 standards by 2028 and encourage at least 100 companies to adopt them. It also plans to lead or participate...
China (LOCATION) Neuralink China (ORG) Chinese (ORG) Elon Musk’s (PERSON) Neuralink (PERSON) the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (ORG) MIIT (ORG) Beijing (LOCATION)
Originally published by South China Morning Post Read original →

Related Stories

London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow

Uber and Wayve had said they would start trips ‘later this summer’ but launch now looks unlikely this yearThe rollout of robotaxis on the streets of London is unlikely to happen this year, as regulatory and technical hurdles push back the ambitious schedule set out by the UK government. Only weeks ago Uber and London-based Wayve were granted the first minicab licences in the capital to allow them to offer self-driving taxi rides to paying customers – but with a human safety driver in place,...

The Guardian World 7m ago

Germany news: Sugar tax plan leaves sour taste

Sugar tax plan leaves sour taste August 26, 2026What you need to know - Germany's proposed sugar tax is facing opposition from both inside and outside the ruling coalition - Environmentalist Greens question the purpose of the levy and conservative politicians warn it could add to everyday costs - Meanwhile, German Cabinet members, including Chancellor Friedrich Merz, are meeting for a second day at Neuhardenberg Castle in Brandenburg - Germany's exporters are feeling more confident about...

Deutsche Welle 10m ago

Higher BTO demand expected after income ceiling raised, but supply can keep pace: Chee Hong Tat

Higher BTO demand expected after income ceiling raised, but supply can keep pace: Chee Hong Tat Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat says Singapore will keep “building more, building faster” to meet higher BTO demand, while more resale supply could help stabilise prices. SINGAPORE: More home buyers are expected to enter the Build-to-Order (BTO) market following the raising of public housing income ceilings, but there will be adequate supply to meet the higher demand, said Minister...

Channel News Asia 16m ago

Man who made more than 1,000 silent calls to police 'for fun and enjoyment' gets jail

Man who made more than 1,000 silent calls to police 'for fun and enjoyment' gets jail The calls were made to four Neighbourhood Police Centres in Ang Mo Kio North, Bedok, Geylang and Yishun. At Yishun alone, officers answered 330 silent calls.

Channel News Asia 20m ago