III. Cooperation Cyberspace is global in nature. It is difficult for any State to achieve effective governance in cyberspace solely through its own efforts. In line with the principle of cooperation in good faith contained in the UN Charter, States should respect others as subjects of international law, follow the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, support multilateral and multi-party participation, and build a holistic governance system across multiple fields and levels to ensure the security and development of cyberspace. IV. Peace The interests of all States are deeply intertwined in an interconnected cyberspace. States should act in conformity with the purposes and principles enshrined in the UN Charter, use the ICTs for peaceful purposes, and settle disputes by peaceful means. They should take effective measures to guard against the use of ICTs to engage in activities that undermine peace, prevent an arms race in cyberspace, and prevent and fight terrorist use of ICTs. V. Rule of Law States should make steady progress in domestic legislation and advance the rule of law in global governance in cyberspace, uphold the authority of international law, and oppose the practice of double standards. In exercising sovereignty in cyberspace domestically, States should protect their citizens, legal persons, and other organizations’ legal rights in cyberspace, as well as respect the sovereignty of other States, and comply with their obligations under international law such as non-intervention in the internal affairs of other States, and refraining from conducting or supporting ICT activities that endanger the security of other States. Key Manifestations of Sovereignty in Cyberspace Cyberspace can be divided into the following four layers: physical layer, logic layer, application layer and social layer. Sovereignty in cyberspace is manifested in each layer. I. Manifestation of Sovereignty in the Physical Layer States have jurisdiction over the physical infrastructure and basic ICT services within their territories. States are entitled to take necessary measures to maintain the security of the physical infrastructure according to national law and in conformity with international law. States have the right to participate in the management of and international 4