HK Stock Market Move | Brain-computer interface catalysis again, NANJING PANDA (00553) up nearly 5%, MICROPORT NEURO (02172) up nearly 4%

Concept stocks related to brain-machine interface are on the rise. As of the time of writing, NANJING PANDA (00553) has risen by 4.93% to HK$5.11, while MICROPORT NEURO (02172) has risen by 3.72% to HK$14.22. On the news front, it has been reported that Apple is collaborating with a brain-machine interface company to develop technology standards for "controlling Apple devices using brain signals." A demonstration video released on Monday showcased the progress of this technology for the first time. The video showed a patient with ALS successfully controlling an iPad with their thoughts using a brain-machine device, demonstrating the use of "quick commands" and other operations through brain-machine interface. According to CCTV News, in order to support innovation in pharmaceuticals and medical devices, the National Medical Insurance Bureau has established a new pricing mechanism for newly launched drugs, adding over 100 pricing items related to new medical technologies. Among them, guidelines for neurology have set standard prices for items such as "brain-machine interface implantation fees" and "brain-machine interface adaptation fees." Once brain-machine interface technology is mature and approved for clinical use, it can quickly enter clinical applications and be charged for. Xiangcai Securities believes that as a cutting-edge technology in the medical field, the application of brain-machine interface will gradually be implemented in areas such as patient monitoring, disease rehabilitation, and skill substitution.