Abstract
This article outlines how ICT and cyber-related issues have grown in importance in relation to China’s strategic objectives including its economic, military and political interests. The article considers a number of recent policy developments and changing institutional structures in the country. It further highlights the role of the military and its cyber-related initiatives, plus how this might impact international stability. The import of internal stability concerns that thus impacts policies in the cyber field is especially emphasised. The article then considers United States-China relations as they relate to economic security developments in the field. Finally, in highlighting some key matters related to international governance, international law and international cooperation, the articles surmises that it is likely that issues related to sovereignty and information control will be rather difficult to surmount in the near future.
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