China’s Experience in Combating IT Crimes

Abstract

The article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the system of counteracting cybercrime in the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the PRC) in the context of the active development of digital technologies and the growth of crimes in the information space. The development of the PRC legislation in the field of cybersecurity is presented, including the main regulations — the Cybersecurity Law (2017), the Data Security Law (2021) and the Personal Information Protection Law (2021), as well as the Telecommunication and Internet Fraud Prevention Law (2022). Measures to strengthen criminal liability for IT crimes, the formation of new crimes and the practice of their application are considered. Particular attention is paid to the institutional structure — the role of law enforcement agencies and cooperation with large technology companies. The results of the implementation of targeted campaigns aimed at identifying and suppressing criminal schemes, including the use of artificial intelligence, Internet traffic monitoring systems, blockchain technologies and big data analysis algorithms are analyzed. The international change of China’s cybersecurity policy is emphasized — participation in Interpol operations, bilateral and multilateral cooperation, promotion of the concept of digital sovereignty. A conclusion is made about the high degree of integration of technological, legal and organizational mechanisms in the fight against cybercrime in China, which allows for an effective response to modern threats in the global digital space.