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In the face of intensifying global competition, China's digital governance strategy is taking a hardline approach, with two recent measures serving as a testament to its dual focus on national defense and internal control. These are the "National Network Security Incident Reporting Management Measures" (《网络安全事件报告管理办法》) and the "Clear and Bright" campaign (《清朗·整治恶意煽动负面情绪问题》专项行动). The "Measures" establish a mandatory reporting system for network operators to standardize and expedite the response to cyberattacks and data breaches. This initiative, which classifies incidents into four severity levels—from "especially major" (特别重大) to "general" (一般)—is a direct response to a complex threat landscape that includes sophisticated APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) attacks and widespread data leaks. While framed as a necessary step to protect national security and critical infrastructure, the policy also centralizes control over China's digital systems, reinforcing the state's authority in the cyberspace domain. Simultaneously, the "Clear and Bright" campaign targets the "malicious incitement of negative emotions" on platforms like social media and live streaming services. The campaign aims to "rectify" content that provokes group conflicts, spreads panic, incites violence, or promotes pessimistic views. While presented as a move to create a "civil and rational" online environment , the vague and comprehensive nature of the policy gives the government broad latitude to suppress any form of criticism or dissent. This dual-pronged strategy—fortifying defenses against external cyber threats while simultaneously extending ideological and political control over its own population—is a clear manifestation of China’s approach to great power competition, where digital sovereignty and domestic stability are inextricably linked. Read our latest analysis titled "China's cybersecurity strategy: between national protection and speech control" https://t.co/8fNzkrG1rx #cybersecurity #chinagov #geopolitics #digitalsovereignty #clearnet #nationalsecurity #socialcontrol #dataprotection #APTattacks #informationsociety #digitalauthoritarianism #cyberwarfare #onlinegovernance #censorship #chinacampaign #statecontrol #techpolicy #dataprivacy #cyberthreats #surveillance GettyImages