# China approves string of ‘telepathy’ devices amid push to leapfrog Elon Musk

https://mins.news/en/item/41236

- South China Morning Post, 2026-09-02 02:00 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3366040/china-approves-string-telepathy-devices-amid-push-leapfrog-elon-musk?utm_source=rss_feed

> China’s health regulators have approved a series of brain-technology products this year as domestic start-ups seek to improve treatment for conditions including paraplegia, Alzheimer’s and depression. Beijing is backing the sector as it pushes to lead globally in brain-computer interfaces and help Chinese firms compete with overseas players such as Elon Musk.