them, which is crucial for their effective implementation. In the long run, the
international community should also come up with legally binding norms.
To this end, China supports the idea of a political commitment based on
recommendations, norms and principles already agreed upon as contained in
the Programme of Action proposed by a number of countries.
Meanwhile, we should, in line with the attributes of ICTs and the needs
of evolving situation, discuss the formulation of new norms. Data Security is
a prominent new challenge facing all countries. Based on the mandate of the
resolution, parties would hold in-depth discussions on issues of cross border
data flow, supply chain security, and personal information protection, and
explore appropriate responses. China’s Global Initiative on Data Security
could serve as a preliminary basis for discussion.
Fourth, we should strike balance between security and development.
Security and economic development is mutually reinforcing and enabling.
Access to and development of digital and cyber technologies, products and
services by all countries, especially developing countries, is critical to
bridging the digital divide and achieving SDGs. Countries should provide an
open, fair and non-discriminatory business environment. Maintaining cyber
security should not hinder countries’ peaceful use of digital technologies.
The GGE’s consensus report this year requests all parties to formulate global,
objective and interoperable supply chain security standards. All parties
would match their words with this and abide by UN consensus.
Mr. Chairman,
Regarding the pending organizational issues of Working Group, China
notes with appreciation that many countries and groups of countries
expressed, in their statements during the general exchange of views, support
for the Chair’s proposal. China always hopes that this Working Group will
follow the precedent set by the first OEWG in dealing with the participation
of non-governmental stakeholders. Considering the immense efforts the
Chair has made to bridge differences and to ensure the smooth conduct of
work of the Working Group in accordance with the GA mandate, China calls
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