Chapter XI THE OVERVIEW OF Internet USER Security I. Users’ Perception of Internet Security and Cyber Security Incident Type Throughout the year of 2016, China's basic networks have maintained stability on the whole, with all test indicators of backbone networks of the Internet being normal. However, as new business of mobile Internet rapidly develops, the Internet security environment is becoming increasingly complex. In terms of policies, laws related to netizens’ Internet security have been gradually improved, with related policies launched. It is of significant importance to advance the national strategy of cyber development and safeguard national security. On November 7, 2016, the Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China was adopted at the 24th Session of the Standing Committee of the Twelfth National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China. It is developed for the purposes of guaranteeing cybersecurity, safeguarding cyberspace sovereignty, national security and public interest, protecting the lawful rights and interests of citizens, corporation and other organizations, and promoting the sound development of economic and social informatization. On December 27, the National Cyberspace Security Strategies released by the Cyberspace Administration of China set a direction for China to carry out its cyber security work in the future. (I) Users’ Perception of Internet Security The survey finds that more than 30% of netizens have confidence in the Internet security environment. 38.8% of netizens considered China’s network environment safe or very safe, and 20.3% regarded it as unsafe or very unsafe. The 39th Statistical Report on Internet Development in China 105105