As the US legislators try to ban TikTok, doesn’t this mean that Chinese cyber sovereignty perspective wins?

China has a cyber sovereignty policy that emphasizes the concept of cyber sovereignty as a guiding principle in cyberspace governance. This policy is aimed at asserting control over information, cybersecurity, technological independence, and international influence. China’s cyber sovereignty efforts encompass both domestic and international components, leading to a less open and free internet environment. The country’s approach to cyber governance is based on the belief that states have the right to protect their political systems, determine appropriate content within their borders, establish cybersecurity standards, and regulate internet infrastructure access. China’s cyber sovereignty narrative has attracted countries seeking to challenge Western dominance in cyberspace and those desiring more control over their domestic internet. The Chinese model of cyber sovereignty promotes the idea that all sovereign states should have equal participation in internet governance without one state having more rights than others[1][2][3][4][5].

Citations:
[1] https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/cff/2022/08/18/sovereignty-and-cyberspace-chinas-ambition-to-shape-cyber-norms/
[2] https://www.nbr.org/publication/chinas-vision-for-cyber-sovereignty-and-the-global-governance-of-cyberspace/
[3] https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/report/community-watch-chinas-vision-for-the-future-of-the-internet/
[4] https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/2217083
[5] https://www.jstor.org/stable/26267405

It also has allies and will have more as the US gives up the Internet Freedom policy.

Other countries supporting the position of cyber sovereignty, similar to China and Russia, include members of the Global South and some rising powers. The concept of cyber sovereignty, which emphasizes states’ rights to regulate cyberspace within their borders, has gained traction among countries facing challenges such as cyberattacks, misinformation campaigns, and data theft. These nations see cyber sovereignty as a means to protect their national interests and maintain control over their digital domains. The support for cyber sovereignty principles is evident in the alignment of countries within organizations like the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the BRICS institutions (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). While the United States and its allies advocate for a more open and decentralized approach to internet governance, countries like China and Russia champion the idea of cyber sovereignty to safeguard their cyberspace and regulate online activities according to their national laws and interests[1][2][4].

Citations:
[1] https://academic.oup.com/isagsq/article/4/1/ksad077/7590537
[2] https://www.ypfp.org/the-rise-of-cyber-sovereignty-russia-china-and-the-future-of-internet-governance/
[3] https://freedomhouse.org/report/special-report/2020/user-privacy-or-cyber-sovereignty
[4] https://shs.hal.science/halshs-03606868/document
[5] https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/2217083

A summary of TikTok ban attempt in the US summarized by Perplexity.ai:

Recent developments in banning TikTok in the US involve the passing of a bill by the House of Representatives that gives ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, six months to divest its ownership. This bill does not explicitly ban TikTok outright but could lead to a de facto ban as Beijing is unlikely to approve the sale of TikTok to a Western or US entity[1][4]. The potential ban could face legal challenges on First Amendment grounds, with concerns about freedom of speech versus national security interests[2]. The Senate is yet to vote on the bill, and if passed, it could lead to ByteDance selling TikTok within 180 days or facing a ban due to national security concerns[5]. The situation remains dynamic as lawmakers debate the implications and potential outcomes of banning TikTok in the US.

Citations:
[1] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/14/why-has-the-us-passed-a-bill-to-ban-tiktok-and-whats-next
[2] https://abcnews.go.com/Business/possible-tiktok-ban-us-whats-at-stake/story?id=108040803
[3] https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/13/technology/tiktok-ban-law-congress.html
[4] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tiktok-ban-go-into-effect-senate/
[5] https://time.com/6898845/tiktok-ban-bill-us-congress-what-to-know/

The proposed TikTok ban in the US is primarily driven by national security concerns. Lawmakers are worried that ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, could potentially leak US user data to the Chinese government if compelled to do so. This fear stems from the Chinese Communist Party’s laws that mandate Chinese companies to spy on behalf of the government. The proposed ban aims to prevent any potential espionage or data security risks associated with TikTok, as there are concerns that China-based ByteDance employees could access US TikTok user data until certain safeguards, like Project Texas, are fully implemented[4].

Citations:
[1] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/14/why-has-the-us-passed-a-bill-to-ban-tiktok-and-whats-next
[2] https://www.npr.org/2024/03/13/1237501725/house-vote-tiktok-ban
[3] https://www.euronews.com/next/2024/03/14/which-countries-have-banned-tiktok-cybersecurity-data-privacy-espionage-fears
[4] https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/TikTok-bans-explained-Everything-you-need-to-know
[5] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tiktok-ban-go-into-effect-senate/

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