# China policy
Latest news and articles about China policy
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Alibaba and Tencent Back Chinese Brain‑Computer Start‑up as It Eyes 40 Clinical Implants This Year
Shanghai’s Jieti Medical has raised RMB 500 million in a strategic round led by Alibaba, with Tencent among returning investors, and has accelerated clinical work including a domestic first 256‑channel implant. The company plans a large multi‑centre registration trial targeting about 40 implants in 2026, signalling China’s push to move brain–computer interfaces from lab to clinic quickly.
China’s Push for a ‘Smart Economy’: Why Robots, Toys and 6G Matter More Than You Think
China has enshrined a “smart economy” in its 2026 policy agenda, signalling a push to industrialise AI across production, services and consumer markets. Li Meng, a former vice minister, argues that specialised embodied agents — notably companionship robots and smart toys — are likeliest to reach commercial scale first, while technical progress hinges on richer physical world models and hardware advances. She warns policymakers to manage distributional risks and ensure inclusive, human‑centric deployment.
China Tightens Controls at Home as Offshore Renminbi Surges: Real‑name Rules for Gold Recycling and a 600‑point RMB Rally
Shanghai is considering mandatory real‑name checks for gold buybacks after a robbery‑to‑resale case exposed weak provenance controls, a move aimed at curbing theft and money‑laundering. At the same time the offshore renminbi has rallied more than 600 points in three days, reflecting improved sentiment, capital inflows and a managed tolerance in Beijing for modest yuan appreciation.