Cao Shumin:

Thank you, Ms. Xing. Ladies and gentlemen, friends from the media, good morning. It is my pleasure to brief you on the white paper "Jointly Build a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace."

Since the 18th CPC National Congress, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has proactively conformed to the development trends of the information revolution, attached great importance to the internet, and engaged in development and governance of the internet. It has promoted coordinated progress in the development of cybersecurity and information technology (IT) and contributed to the historic achievements and changes in the sectors in China. In December 2015 during the second World Internet Conference (WIC), General Secretary Xi Jinping proposed the building of "a community with a shared future in cyberspace." The proposal expressed China's sincere wish to cooperate with the rest of the world in promoting the development of management of the internet. It also offered Chinese solutions and contributed Chinese wisdom to the sector.

Next, I will brief you on the main content of the white paper from four aspects.

First, building a community with a shared future in cyberspace is essential in the information age.

The world is currently undergoing accelerating changes unseen in a century. The new scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation are gaining momentum. Problems with the internet such as unbalanced development, unsound regulation and unreasonable order are becoming more prominent, and cyber-hegemonism poses a new threat to world peace and development. Cyberspace governance requires more just, reasonable and effective solutions, and global threats and challenges necessitate joint efforts from around the world.

General Secretary Xi Jinping's important concept of building a community with a shared future in cyberspace has elaborated on a series of major principles and proposals for global internet development and governance. It comprises four principles: respecting cyber sovereignty, safeguarding peace and security, promoting openness and cooperation, and maintaining good order. It also noted that we should hold to a vision of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits in global governance; we should contribute to building a peaceful, secure, open, cooperative and orderly cyberspace; and we should build cyberspace into a community of common development and shared security, responsibility and interests.

The second aspect is the development and management of the internet in China.

The development and management of the internet in China has provided strong support for the nation's high-quality growth. This is summarized in the white paper from seven aspects.

First, the digital economy is thriving. By 2021, the value of the digital economy had reached 45.5 trillion yuan, accounting for 39.8% of GDP, and has become a major engine of growth for the nation's economy. Second, digital technologies have brought benefits and convenience to the people. China has proactively promoted internet application in public service sectors such as education and medical services, and fully leveraged the key role of the internet in promoting poverty alleviation and rural revitalization. Third, the legal framework for cyberspace continues to improve. China has established a complete cyber law system and enforced a number of laws such as the Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law. This has boosted the sound development of the internet within the bounds of the law. Fourth, China has developed rich and varied online content. Positive and mainstream ideas and opinions are spreading online. Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era has taken root in the hearts of the people, and the core socialist values are guiding the cultural development online. Fifth, the cyberspace is getting cleaner. We have launched Operation "Qinglang," promoted internet civilization and pooled positive energy. As a result, China's cyber ecosystem continues to improve. Sixth, the operation of online platforms continues to become more standardized. We have worked to improve the institutional arrangements and mechanisms which help enterprises to develop and regulate their operation. We are also stepping up regulation related to new technologies and applications, advancing the self-discipline of industry, and working to promote fair competition and orderly development on social media platforms. Seventh, China has effectively guaranteed cybersecurity. China has strengthened top-level design on cybersecurity and intensified efforts to protect critical information infrastructure. China has also enhanced its ability to ensure digital security, strengthened personal information protection and strived to crack down on cybercrimes.

The third aspect is China's contribution to building a community with a shared future in cyberspace.

Over the years, China has continued to strengthen dialogue and cooperation in cyberspace. The white paper elaborated on this topic from four aspects.

Regarding cooperation on the digital economy, China has been working to promote the construction of information infrastructure. China proactively participates in cooperation on the digital economy under multilateral frameworks such as the Group of 20 (G20), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and BRICS, and contributes to the development of the digital economy globally. Regarding cybersecurity cooperation, China has been working with the international community to increase cooperation in data security and personal information protection and jointly combat cybercrime and cyberterrorism. The National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team (CNCERT) has established partnerships with 274 computer emergency response teams (CERTs) from 81 countries and regions. Regarding the governance of cyberspace, China has proactively carried out bilateral and multilateral dialogue and cooperation in cyberspace, and worked to promote the reform and development of the global internet governance system. Global exchange platforms such as the WIC Wuzhen Summit have been developed, and the WIC was established as an international organization in July this year. Here, I would also like to announce that the 2022 WIC Wuzhen Summit will officially kick off on Nov. 9. We look forward to your participation and hope you follow its updates. Regarding promoting inclusive global development, China has been proactively carrying out international cooperation in poverty alleviation through internet access, promoting online cultural exchange and mutual learning among civilizations, and working to provide benefits to people around the world with the achievements in internet development.

At last, about China's vision of the future development of the internet. The white paper illustrated China's proposal to create a closer community with a shared future in cyberspace regarding cyberspace development, governance, security and cooperation.

The 20th CPC National Congress has pointed out the direction for building strength in cyberspace, digital technologies, and international cooperation. Guided by the concept of building a community with a shared future in cyberspace, China will cooperate with the international community to promote the development of an open, inclusive, and vibrant cyberspace that is fairer, more rational, and secure and stable, to ensure that the internet will bring more benefits to people of all countries.

Next, my colleagues and I are very willing to answer your questions.