Senior leader wants greater public sense of Internet security

Liu Yunshan (R, front), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, talks with a representative from China UnionPay as he visits an exhibition of network safety after the launching ceremony of the China Cybersecurity Week in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 24, 2014. (Xinhua/Zhang Duo)

China should strengthen public awareness of Internet security and lawful cyberspace management, a senior Communist Party of China (CPC) leader said.

Liu Yunshan, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks Monday during a ceremony to kickstart the country's first Cyber Security Week.

Jointly held by top state level departments, including the ministries of industry and information technology, education and public security, the event intends to help the public better understand Internet security risks and enhance their ability to protect themselves.

"While enjoying the various conveniences the Internet offers, we should see clearly the occasional occurrence of online attacks, frauds and copyright infringements as well as rampant online pornography, gambling, drug deals, violence, terrorism and rumors, despite crackdowns," Liu said, adding that these issues severely harm national security and people's interests.

Urging improved laws and regulations on the management of the Internet and resolute crackdowns on Internet-related crimes, Liu noted that it had become "people's common outcry" to ensure online security, regulate Internet orders and cleanse the online environment.

Liu called for more awareness of Internet-related rules among the public so that people will use the web legally. He also called for greater efforts to steer the Internet toward a "positive and healthy" culture.

The country's Cyber Security Week falls on the last week of November every year. With videos, pamphlets, lectures and contests on online security skills, this year's theme is "Jointly promote Internet security and share online civilization."

In addition, Liu called for active participation in global dialogues and cooperation to solve prominent cyber security issues so as to contribute to the building of a peaceful, safe, open and cooperative cyber space.