China releases first strategy on cyberspace cooperation
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China on Wednesday released its strategy on cyberspace cooperation.
The International Strategy of Cooperation on Cyberspace is the first China has released regarding the virtual domain.
The aim of the strategy -- jointly building a community of shared future in cyberspace -- illustrates China's approach to cyberspace cooperation. Notably one that is based on peace, sovereignty, shared governance and shared benefits.
The strategic goals of China's participation in international cyberspace cooperation are: safeguarding China's sovereignty, security and development interests in cyberspace; secure and orderly flow of information on the Internet; improved global connectivity; maintaining peace, security and stability in cyberspace; enhancement of international rule of law in cyberspace; the promotion of the global development of the digital economy; and deepening cultural exchange and mutual learning, according to the strategy.
China's plan of action includes promoting the building of rule-based order in cyberspace, expanding partnership with other countries, boosting institutional reform in Internet governance, jointly combating cyber terrorism and crimes, and protecting individual privacy in cyberspace.
China supports Internet-based innovation and entrepreneurship, and is committed to assisting developing countries with cyber security capacity building, it said.
The country supports the formulation of cyberspace trade rules and effective policy coordination among countries, said the strategy.
China will work with other countries to strengthen global information infrastructure to facilitate the smooth flow of information, and facilitate cyber culture cooperation among countries, according to the strategy.
With the animation, comic and games industry as a priority area, China will carry out practical cooperation with countries along the Belt and Road, encourage Chinese enterprises to provide online cultural products and services catered to local needs based on local cultural resources, said the strategy.
The strategy was issued by the Foreign Ministry and State Internet Information Office.
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