CRNTT:

What measures have been adopted in China to safeguard cybersecurity? Are there any practices or experiences in this regard that you'd like to share with other countries? Thank you.

Cao Shumin:

Thank you for your questions. Cybersecurity is an issue of great concern to everyone. Sustainable development is impossible without cybersecurity. I'd like to invite Ms. Sun to answer this question.

Sun Weimin:

Thank you for your questions and your concern about issues related to cybersecurity.

Since the 18th CPC National Congress, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has attached great importance to cybersecurity and made a series of important instructions, charting the course and providing fundamental guidelines for the work on cybersecurity. In recent years, local authorities and government departments across the country have thoroughly studied and implemented General Secretary Xi Jinping's important thoughts on building China's strength in cyberspace. Remarkable progress has been made in its efforts to ensure cybersecurity, which can be seen in the following five aspects:

First, a policy and legal framework for cybersecurity have taken shape. A number of laws and policies have been formulated and put in place, including the Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, Personal Information Protection Law, Cybersecurity Review Measures, and Security Assessment Methods for Cloud Computing Services. Moreover, over 300 national standards for related realms have been issued. These laws and policies, therefore, have served as pillars of the legal and policy framework for cybersecurity.

Second, the working system for cybersecurity has been steadily improving across the country. We issued the emergency response plan for internet security incidents, establishing and improving a national working system for cybersecurity emergency response coordination and notification so as to carry out supervision and early warning in a timely manner. In this way, we have established a coordinated working system nationwide. 

Third, the protection system for critical information infrastructure has witnessed remarkable progress, with its capabilities continuing to improve. We have promulgated laws and regulations, such as the Regulations on the Security and Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure, to provide a solid legal foundation for the security and protection system of critical information infrastructure. Thanks to the coordination of the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission and the joint effort of other government departments, the protection of the critical information infrastructure is steadily improving. 

Fourth, education, technologies and industries concerning cybersecurity have witnessed integrated development. We have established the first-level discipline of cyberspace security, and launched a demonstration project for the construction of first-class schools and colleges of cyber science. At present, more than 60 universities in China have set up schools and colleges of cyber science, with over 20,000 graduates majoring in cybersecurity every year. The country has set up the national cybersecurity talent and innovation base and is building five national-level pilot areas for integrated development of education, technology, and industry in the field of cybersecurity.

Fifth, the understanding of "a secure cyberspace environment serves and relies on the people" has been growing in popularity. We have held China Cybersecurity Week – an activity to raise people's awareness of cybersecurity – annually for nine years, disseminating cybersecurity information in a regular manner. We have launched special campaigns against the underground industry and cybercrimes like hidden cameras, the sale of personal information, infringing on people's private information, as well as telecom and online fraud. 

The spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress is being studied and implemented throughout the country. The 20th CPC National Congress has charted the course for the future development of China's cybersecurity and IT undertaking, injecting strong impetus into international cooperation in this field. We will work together with all countries and jointly build a community with a shared future in cyberspace. Thank you.