# translational research

China’s ‘Western Brain Valley’: Chengdu’s Push to Turn AI‑Neuroscience Research into Real‑World Products

CCTV’s Focus Interview highlighted Chengdu’s “Western Brain Valley,” an initiative to combine artificial intelligence and brain science to accelerate application of neuroscience breakthroughs. The project exemplifies China’s shift from basic research to rapid industrialisation of sensitive technologies, raising opportunities in healthcare and human‑machine interaction alongside regulatory, privacy and geopolitical challenges.