President Xi Jinping touched on cyber-security and Internet governance in his speech at the ongoing World Internet Conference, and he specifically called for new rules to govern the international cyberspace -- rules that are "multi-lateral, democratic and transparent". [Special Coverage]
President Xi said China would push for a greater dialogue, so the new rules controlling cyberspace could "be universally accepted by all parties". He told delegates from 120 countries and regions that China fully supported the establishment of an international treaty on counter-cyber terrorism.
He said he opposed a cyber arms race, which has seen nations using the Internet to carry out espionage, and disrupt the communications and operations of other states. He called for security safeguards and joint efforts in cracking down on activity that promotes terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering and gambling.
He also stated there shouldn't be any interference in another country's internal affairs, or engagements that might damage their national security. The Chinese president called on all countries and regions to improve their dialogue mechanisms for creating global Internet governance rules that are more reasonable, equitable, and reflect the will and interests of most countries."
