Building China into a Cyber Superpower: Desires, Drivers, and Devices

This book provides a comprehensive look into Chinas emerging cyberspace strategy. It highlights the prime drivers of Chinas desire to be a cyber superpower and discusses the ways in which China is turning resources into cyber power.

The book analyses Chinas domestic cyber policy initiatives, strategy documents, censorship measures, and the rationale behind its strong advocacy for sovereignty in cyberspace. It examines Chinas position on the prominent issues of cyberspace governance, norms and security in cyberspace, and key diplomatic initiatives. The book also discusses next-generation networks, artificial intelligence, quantum information sciences, and cyber warfare.

An important contribution to the study of Chinas cyber policy, the book will be of interest to students and researchers of international relations,Chinese digitalisation, security studies, Chinese politics, international security, Chinese foreign policy, and Chinese economy. It will also be useful to the policymakers and corporate professionals engaged with Chinas digital sphere.