Southern Metropolis Daily:

The white paper mentions that China's internet development and governance practices have made positive contributions to building a community with a shared future in cyberspace and the country has put forward its proposals. Is China promoting a model of internet development and governance by issuing this white paper, "Jointly Build a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace"? Thank you.

Cao Shumin:

Thank you for your question. I'll answer it.

Different countries have different national conditions, different political systems, and different cultural backgrounds. We believe that all countries have the right to choose the internet development path that fits their own needs. At the same time, we also notice that people all over the world have the same desire to benefit from the digital age and they all expect to share the benefits of the internet for a better life. This is precisely what governments, international organizations, internet enterprises, technical communities, non-governmental organizations, and individual citizens should strive for.

China has explored experience for building a community with a shared future in cyberspace with its internet development and governance practices, and contributed its wisdom and solutions in this regard. All countries, with various forms of civilization, should and must be able to find their own path for internet development and governance. As a Chinese saying goes, we need to appreciate the beauty of each civilization and show respect for the diversity of civilizations in the world. We strongly support diversified exploration and practice, rather than imposing our own model on others. China is committed to respecting the sovereignty in cyberspace and respecting the rights of all countries to independently choose their own path of cyber development, model of cyber regulation, internet public policies, and their right to equal participation in global cyberspace governance.

That's all for your question. Thank you.