Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need to construct a robust security barrier for China’s internet under the supervision of the ruling Communist Party. He called for safeguarding online data and information while ensuring compliance with the law. President Xi’s instructions came during a two-day cybersecurity meeting in Beijing, which concluded on Saturday. The President reiterated the importance of the Party’s management of the internet and its alignment with the principle of serving the people. Over the past decade, President Xi has prioritized security in various domains, encompassing politics, the economy, the environment, and cyberspace. In 2015, China enacted a...