Call For Papers: Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace

Cyberspace is the common home for humanity. Centering on the theme of “jointly building a community with a shared future in cyberspace”, the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies, Xinhua Institute, China Foreign Affairs University, and World Internet Conference Digital & AI Academy jointly invite renowned experts from international organizations, global think tanks, research institutes, etc. to contribute original research papers, with a view to presenting and exchanging valuable insights to promote global sustainable development and sound governance of cyberspace. 

I. Theme

Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace

II. Suggested topics for submission (but not limited to)

1. The contemporary value and global significance of building a community with a shared future in cyberspace

2. Bridge the digital divide to advance prosperity for all

3. Jointly build the Digital Silk Road to create new prospects for win-win cooperation

4. Strengthen international cooperation on AI capacity building to promote development and governance of AI

5. Promote innovative growth of digital economy and share the fruits of development

6. Deepen online ecosystem governance and jointly combat cybercrimes

7. Improve data governance rules and establish efficient, convenient, and secure mechanisms for cross-border data flows

8. Prevent risks in cyberspace and safeguard peace and security in cyberspace

9. Build a fairer and more equitable cyberspace governance system

10. Improve law-based cyberspace governance

11. Enhance online cultural exchanges and mutual learning among Internet civilizations

12. Responsibilities of youth in the digital age

III. Submission requirements

We welcome original academic papers centering on one or several key points above with a title of the author’s own choice. The paper, in either Chinese or English, shall include an abstract, keywords, text, citations and references. Each submission, with scientific, innovative and forward-looking thinking, shall be between 3,000 and 5,000 words (excluding abstract, citations and references). Submissions should be submitted exclusively to this process and unpublished previously, adhering to academic norms and standards.

Examples of references:

The sources cited shall be noted with the names of authors, works, publishers, publishing time and page number.  

1. Books

Robert O. Keohane and Joseph S. Nye. Power and Interdependence: World Politics in Transition. Boston:Little Brown Company, 1997, p.33.

2. Academic papers

Tim Dunne."New Thinking on International Society."British Journal of Politics and International Relations, Vol.3, No.2, 2001, pp.223-244.

3. Sources from the Internet 

Note the names of authors, works, website and the date to check. 

IV. Selection and publication

Papers will be evaluated and reviewed by a professional panel. Selected works will be presented at international events such as the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit. We will also select some papers to be published in the Chinese Journal of Cyberspace. Kindly note that the editorial office reserves the right to edit selected submissions. If no notice of acceptance is received before October 30, 2026, authors can handle their submissions independently. 

V. Practical information for submission

Submission deadline: July 30, 2026

Please send electronic versions of papers in Word format to the designated email address. Please mark the email subject as "Paper Submission: Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace", and include the author's name, affiliation, title, and contact information in the mail.

Submission Email:

wlkjmygtt@126.com

Contact number: 010-55624920, 010-55624940