China and the global internet governance regime.
Cyber security was a leading topic at the Global Conference on Cyberspace that took place on April 16-17 in The Hague. As online tensions escalate and cyber attacks grow in prevalence, the direction of Chinese policy will be crucial in determining the future of the global internet. At the same time, the United States has lost much political capital and bargaining power.
China may try to establish alternative internet structures and systems.
China's conception of national sovereignty will hold back the cooperation procedures necessary to manage cyber space incidents.
Without international cooperation, countries and companies may seek to retaliate against cyber attacks rather than merely ward them off.
