China has completed its first human trial of a brain-computer interface (BCI). This marks a milestone that puts it in second place after the US.

In March 2025, Chinese scientists implanted a wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) device in a patient with tetraplegia. Within weeks, the patient was able to play computer games, such as racing and chess, using only their mind.

BCI technology helps restore movement or control to people with paralysis. The Chinese implant was developed by the Centre for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology. Notably, this implant is the smallest of its kind — just 26mm wide and under 6mm thick. Furthermore, it is reportedly 100 times more flexible than Elon Musk’s Neuralink device.

The team now aims to help the patient control a robotic arm to perform everyday tasks, such as holding a cup. The trial was conducted in partnership with Fudan University’s Huashan Hospital. Importantly, the system is expected to reach the market by 2028.

With this move, China has officially joined the US in the global race to develop brain implant technology.

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