A RISING "CYBER CHINA"

As Xi Jinping prepares to secure an unprecedented third term as party leader, observers will find that the PRC has become increasingly assertive in its regulation of the internet and its infrastructure. The techniques honed in the treatment of China 's domestic cybersphere are increasing in presence in international cyberspace, as domestic propaganda effectively suppresses dissenting voices and nurtures cyber nationalism. The CPC's promotion of "cyber sovereignty" and "self-reliance" in technological innovation and manufacturing further demonstrate a concerted effort to carve out a "Chinese cyberspace" different from the current free and open model. Understanding both domestic and international aspects of China's internet is the key to addressing a more proactive and confident "Cyber China."