China advances its law-based cyberspace governance

China has made significant strides in promoting law-based governance in cyberspace, promulgating over 150 pieces of legislation in the field of cyberspace governance, Wang Song, deputy director of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), told a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday.

China has been working to boost cyberspace governance by developing a complete system of laws and regulations, a highly efficient enforcement system, a stringent supervision system, and an effective supporting system, Wang told reporters at the press conference jointly held by the CAC and the Supreme People's Court in Beijing.

The groundwork for cyberspace legislation has been laid, providing strong institutional support for building up China's strength in cyberspace, Wang said.

Actively responding to the needs of justice in the age of the internet, efforts have been made to settle new types of cyber disputes, combat cyber crimes, and safeguard the lawful rights and interests of cyberspace players, he said.

In terms of supervision, China has improved the recording and review system for cyber legislation and achieved whole-process supervision over cyber law enforcement.

In the meantime, China has further improved the legal review system for major administrative punishment decisions to regulate administrative litigation and better coordinated cyber law enforcement with criminal judiciary to optimize the mechanism for handling cases.

Over the past 30 years since China was fully connected to the Internet, especially since the country entered a new era in 2012, law-based cyberspace governance has played an active role in supporting and driving high-quality socioeconomic development, Wang noted.

China advances its law-based cyberspace governance

Two giant pandas departed from Ya'an City in southwest China's Sichuan Province for the United States on Wednesday evening, embarking on a 10-year international giant panda protection program.

Their relocation marks a new round of giant panda protection cooperation between the two countries, following the agreement signed in February between the China Wildlife Conservation Association and the San Diego Zoo.

Yun Chuan, a five-year-old male, and Xin Bao, a four-year-old female, were selected from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP). During the journey, the duo was accompanied by experienced breeders and veterinarians sent by both countries.

To ensure the health and safety of the two giant pandas during the flight, the CCRCGP has prepared fresh bamboo, bamboo shoots, fruits, vegetables, Wotou—a traditional Chinese steamed bread—and clean drinking water.

The pair will transit through Hong Kong and are scheduled to arrive in the U.S. on Thursday.

After they move into the San Diego Zoo, Chinese experts will stay with them for about three months to accompany them through the isolation and quarantine period, helping them quickly adapt to the new living environment.

During their stay at the San Diego Zoo, the public will have the opportunity to learn about the animals' daily lives and adaptations.

The CCRCGP has conducted scientific research in cooperation with the San Diego Zoo for over 25 years, with fruitful results in protecting, breeding, and controlling disease in giant pandas and related public education.

Giant pandas leave hometown for US