An Examination of the US-Led Minilateral Cybersecurity Alliance Against China

Abstract

This paper outlines the U.S. cybersecurity strategy under the Biden administration, which emphasizes building an open, free, and secure cyberenvironment and strengthening cyber deterrence and strategic pressure by enhancing cybersecurity  cooperation with traditional allies, such as Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN countries.  In addition, the U.S. has strengthened cooperation with countries in the Asia-Pacific  region in the areas of digital economy and cybersecurity through multilateral mechanisms, such as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), to ensure that it maintains a leadership position in global cybergovernance. This paper analyzes how  the U.S. uses a multi-level and multi-faceted network of cybersecurity cooperation to  limit China's influence in global cyberspace, and demonstrates the U.S. strategic intent  to maintain dominance in cyberspace and promote regional economic cooperation.