China’s approach to cybersecurity is undergoing a structural transformation in 2026. What once centered on defending networks against breaches and malicious activity is now being repositioned as a foundational element of national digital strategy. Cybersecurity is no longer treated as a technical function
China’s platform economy has entered 2026 in a markedly different posture from the turbulence of earlier regulatory cycles. Large technology firms are no longer at the center of daily headlines, and that absence is itself an indicator of structural change. The current phase
China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) has launched investigations into several major internet platforms, including ByteDance’s Toutiao and Alibaba’s UCWeb, over their handling of trending-list algorithms. The probes highlight Beijing’s growing scrutiny of how online platforms rank and promote information, reflecting concerns over public opinion
