Exporting China’s digital regulations faces limits

Significance

Given China’s growing clout in global cyber governance, and the rise of digital regulations as a political priority in several other jurisdictions, the campaign has raised questions about the international impact of these regulations.

Impacts

• Russia and other non-democratic states in developed economies favour China-style internet controls.
• Chinese technology will indirectly expand the reach of Chinese digital regulations and standards.
• Overseas investment by Chinese ‘big tech’ will increase public awareness of Chinese digital regulation.