cooperation on the global Internet infrastructure. II. Manifestation of Sovereignty in the Logical Layer States can independently enact or adopt the relevant technical regulations or standards while maintaining the interoperability of the Internet in accordance with their obligations under international law, . III. Manifestation of Sovereignty in the Application Layer States can exercise their jurisdiction over the development and operation of software, protect lawful data and information, especially those related to national security, from theft or destruction in accordance with national and international law. States can regulate the dissemination of online content stored in their territories in accordance with national and international law, and restrict the dissemination of information that infringes upon public interests. States can prohibit overseas organizations from fabricating and distorting facts and disseminating online information content in their territories that seriously damages their national security and public interests. States can participate in international coordination and cooperation on cross-border data flow and information governance. IV. Manifestation of Sovereignty in the Social Layer States can exercise jurisdiction over their Internet users and platforms, and foster a social environment suitable for the development of Internet; uphold their independent Internet governance system and participate in international cooperation to improve the Internet governance system on an equal footing. States have the right to take an equal part in the development of the global digital economy. Respect for sovereignty in cyberspace is respect for the purposes and principles enshrined in the UN Charter. It is the basis and the prerequisite for upholding peace, security and stability in cyberspace. At the same time, when exercising sovereignty in cyberspace, States should adhere to universally recognized principles and rules of international law, respect the interconnected and interactive nature of cyberspace, and prevent fragmentation of the Internet. States should not politicize cyber security issues in the name of exercising sovereignty in cyberspace, violate prevailing international economic and trade rules or market principles, interfere with normal cooperation in ICT infrastructure and service projects. States should not use their technological, economic and political power to unfairly allocate or block important network resources, which will endanger the security of the global supply chain. 5