not to conduct or support cyber enabled theft of intellectual property, trade secrets
or confidential business information with the intent of providing commercial
advantage.
to hold discussions on combating cyber crime and related cyber security matters
through the mechanism of a China-UK security dialogue, as well as the China-UK
annual working conference on organised crime, with the aim of sharing intelligence
and experience. Furthermore, cooperation in combating online child sexual
exploitation will take place through initiatives such as the WeProtect summit.
to increase cooperation on cyber security related incidents and emergencies,
agreeing to respond promptly to any request for information or assistance from the
other participant in relation to malicious activities, in accordance with their
respective national legislation and relevant international obligations. This will
include, through the UK-China security dialogue, promoting information exchange
and establishing a route of escalation for resolving problems.
that through the mechanism of the China-UK security dialogue, both parties will
strengthen cooperation in the field of law enforcement in order to prevent and
combat the use of the internet to incite, recruit, finance and plan terrorist activities.
to maintain close contact and improve understanding through the mechanism of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs led UK-China cyber dialogues. Both parties welcome the
2015 Report of the UN Group of Governmental Experts in the Field of
Telecommunications in the Context of International Security and confirm that
international law, in particular the UN Charter, is applicable to the use of
information and communications technologies.
to recognise the necessity of improving the cyber skills of their own organisations
and personnel, and in future will share their experiences of doing so.
that this mutual understanding will provide a good basis for both participants to
achieve progress. The two countries will, on the basis of equality, mutual trust and
openness, continue to work pragmatically to deepen cooperation in order to achieve
measurable and sustainable progress together in this important area. Both
participants agree to monitor progress on a regular basis and continue to increase
dialogue and cooperation in new areas of mutual concern in the future.
3. Fighting organised crime
On fighting organised crime, the UK and China agree:
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