Nation rolls out emergency cybersecurity plan

China released an emergency response plan for internet security incidents on Tuesday.

The plan was formulated and released by the Office of the Central Leading Group for Cyberspace Affairs, to "improve handling of cybersecurity incidents, prevent and reduce damage, protect the public interest and safeguard national security, public safety and social order".

The plan divides cybersecurity incidents into six categories, including pernicious procedural incidents, cyberattacks and information security incidents.