CHINA CYBERSPACE NORMS
China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children
The draft regulations would also ban the use of other people's personal information to create digital humans without consent, or using virtual humans to bypass identity verification systems, reflecting Beijing's efforts to maintain control in the face of advances in artificial intelligence.
China's show off to India and the world has a caveat — tomorrow’s arsenal lacks today’s bite
China's military parade in Tiananmen Square showcased advanced weaponry, including hypersonic missiles and drones, signaling its ambition to be a modern military power. The display, attended by Putin and Kim Jong Un, aimed to project strength and deter rivals, particularly the US and India.
EU stands in solidarity with Czech Republic after cyberattack blamed on China
The European Union expressed solidarity with the Czech Republic after it accused China of a cyberattack on its Foreign Ministry. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned the attack, urging China to prevent such actions. The EU warned it may take further steps to deter malicious cyber behaviour globally.
South Korea hosted summit warns of AI risks to democracy
Yoon Suk Yeol warns about fake news and AI threats at the Summit for Democracy. China criticizes Taiwan's participation, and Blinken addresses misinformation. Kupiecki criticizes Russian propaganda. North Korea tests missiles, and Putin wins the election.
India takes the lead in setting up Bimstec cyber-response team
At the Bimstec meeting, India offered to train experts from countries in the Bay of Bengal region to prevent and deal with cybersecurity breaches
India, Australia all set to open window to counter Chinese attempt to 'misuse' cyberspace
The foreign ministers of India and Australia during their dialogue in Melbourne on Saturday have recognised cooperation in the areas of cyber governance, cyber security, capacity building, innovation, digital economy, and cyber and critical technologies as an essential pillar of the India-Australia relationship.
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India faces "very significant challenges", especially from China, says White House as it releases Indo-Pacific strategy
On Friday afternoon, the White House released a 12-page fact sheet stating that they will focus on every corner of the region from South Asia to the Pacific Islands to strengthen its long-term position and commitment, including an emphasis on supporting and partnering with India.
China regulator issues draft rules for cyberspace content providers
The rules are aimed at further regulating technologies such as those using algorithms to generate and modify text, audio, images, and videos
Didi prepares to relaunch apps in China, anticipates probe will end soon
In July, the powerful Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) ordered app stores to remove 25 mobile apps operated by Didi - just days after the ride-hailing giant listed in New York.
Quad coordination crucial for tackling global issues like securing free and open Indo-Pacific: Experts
Asserting that America's Indo-Pacific pivot is in full swing under the Joe Biden administration, these experts feel that the summit is a natural culmination of a process restarted in 2017. President Biden will host the Quad Leaders' summit on September 24.
What comes after the war on terrorism? War on China?
Xi has reversed a trajectory of gradually opening China to the world since 1979. Couple that with his determination that China must never again be dependent on America for advanced technologies, and Beijing’s willingness to do whatever it takes — buy, steal, copy, invent or intimidate — to guarantee that, and you have a much more aggressive China.
US accuses China of Microsoft hack, rallies allies in condemnation
In a simultaneous announcement, the US Department of Justice said four Chinese nationals had been charged with hacking the computers of dozens of companies, universities and government bodies in the United States and abroad between 2011 and 2018.
Joe Biden’s maiden ‘strategic guidance’ outlines policy to counter assertive and authoritarian China
The Biden Administration has in the Guidance claimed that by restoring US credibility and reasserting forward-looking global leadership, it will ensure that America, not a more assertive and authoritarian China, sets the international agenda, working alongside countries like India to shape new norms and agreements globally that advance its interests and reflect its values.
Quad group to deepen cooperation to promote inclusive and open Indo-Pacific: Australia
In an official statement issued on Tuesday after attending the 2nd QUAD ministerial meeting in Tokyo, Payne said the group agreed to work better together on protecting critical technology and minerals, to uphold maritime security in the region, co-operate on countering cyber attacks, terrorism and disinformation.
Message for China: Australia warns against unilaterally altering status quo at LAC
In clear message for China the envoy emphasised, “Australia lodged a note with the UN Secretary General refuting China’s unlawful maritime claims in the South China Sea. "
Even COVID-19 crisis has not made tensions abate in Indo-Pacific region: France; Says monitoring developments
In an interview , French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain also talked about the scourge of cross-border terrorism faced by India, and asserted that Pakistan must implement the action plan prescribed by global anti-terror watchdog FATF in containing the menace emanating from its soil.
Australia concerned about offensive cyber warfare capabilities build up in Indo-Pacific
Australia's cyber ambassador Dr Feakin believes the application of machine learning and AI to the large datasets presently available will revolutionise the World Order. They will change the way we look at critical issues such as labor and employment.
China warns of 'war' if Taiwan moves towards 'independence'
Releasing a white paper, Chinese defence ministry spokesman Wu Qian said China would make its greatest effort for peaceful reunification of Taiwan with mainland China.
View: India’s security apparatus needs to dismantle silos to usher in jointness
In view of the security challenges, India should optimise its huge defence expenditure by improving the teeth-to-tail ratio.
Importance of localising data in payments ecosystem
Since then, the government has drafted a similar policy for foreign e-commerce players as well.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants to keep user data safe, calls it a 'human right'
Nadella also the welcomed regulation of facial recognition technology.
India, Italy vow to fight terrorism, violent extremism
The two leaders also affirmed that terrorism should not be associated with any particular religion, nationality, civilisation, creed or ethnic group.
Logic of Indo-US strategic relations 'incontrovertible': Narendra Modi
India, which has four decades of dealing with terrorism, shares the Trump administration's determination to defeat terrorism, he wrote in an op-ed in WSJ.
Nations across Asia-Pacific watching China's actions: US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter
"This is why nations across the region are watching China's actions in areas like the maritime domain and cyberspace," Carter said.
Security in use of ICT of paramount importance: BRICS
India and four other BRICS nations have said that security in use of information and communication technologies is of paramount importance.
Constructive discussion with China on cyber issues: United States
The United States and China had constructive discussions on the contentious issue of cyber attacks, a senior US official said.
India too faces Cyber Pearl Harbour
We need a strong telecom security policy to counter foreign cyber attacks on our critical infrastructure.
Armed forces further tightening cyber security, IT usage norms
The armed forces are further tightening cyber security and information technology usage norms for all its personnel to prevent the "leaking" of confidential data and information.
China developing internet for offensive operations: Pentagon
China is improving its capacity for operations in cyberspace and developing capabilities to use internet for offensive operations, the Pentagon said on Friday.
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