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The Emperor’s Internet: An Evaluation of Online Content Control in China During Xi Jinping’s Rule

  • Unique Paper ID: 172153
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 8
  • PageNo: 2025-2030
  • Abstract:
  • This paper evaluates the evolution of online content control in China under Xi Jinping, highlighting the shift from fragmented to centralized governance. Historically described as ‘fragmented authoritarianism’, China's governance structures have adapted to the complexities of internet control, evolving into what now is termed as ‘networked authoritarianism’. Xi Jinping's era, however, has witnessed a pronounced centralization of power, consolidating internet governance under the Cyberspace Administration Commission (CAC). This shift has been accompanied by a series of legal and institutional reforms aimed at tightening censorship and asserting cyber sovereignty, employing methods that range from surveillance and content filtering to algorithmic moderation and criminal penalties for dissent. The study draws on theoretical frameworks, policy documents, and recent events to analyze this transition and its implications. The paper argues that while China's centralized control bolsters regime legitimacy and strengthens state power, it also heightens the "dictator's dilemma," as excessive repression risks alienating citizens and stifling public sentiment. The paper concludes by examining the geopolitical ramifications of China's assertive cyber-diplomacy and its quest to reshape global internet governance, cautioning against the broader implications for democratic freedoms and international norms.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 8
  • PageNo: 2025-2030

The Emperor’s Internet: An Evaluation of Online Content Control in China During Xi Jinping’s Rule

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