UniLodz contributes to Sino-European Working Group on Cyber Law in Suzhou and Shanghai

The meeting, co-organised by the Institute for Security Studies of the European Union (EUISS), the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) and Xiamen University, once again brought together leading experts from Europe and China, providing a vital forum for substantive exchanges on the legal, political and technical dimensions of cybersecurity. Hosting part of the deliberations in Suzhou—one of China’s oldest cultural and intellectual centres, historically renowned for its scholarly traditions and its long-standing role in fostering exchange—offered a particularly meaningful setting for a dialogue focused on cooperation, mutual understanding and the development of shared legal approaches to governing cyberspace.

The Suzhou and Shanghai sessions enabled experts to discuss pressing challenges such as cyber attribution, the pre-positioning of cyber capabilities, regulation of cross-border data flows, and the role of international law in supporting stability and predictability in cyberspace. As part of the programme, participants also visited the Huawei research compound, an extensive innovation campus employing more than 30,000 research specialists, providing insight into large-scale technological development and the industrial context in which cybersecurity governance operates.

LCH’s continued participation in the Sino-European Working Group reflects the Centre’s sustained commitment to advancing evidence-based dialogue on the governance of cyberspace. By contributing academic expertise and engaging with both European and Chinese partners, LCH helps to strengthen mutual understanding, refine legal interpretations and promote cooperative approaches to global cyber challenges.