Australia and Japan Jointly Promote International Cyber Norms; Experts: Counter State-Sponsored Cyberattacks from China and Others
Australia and Japan are advancing their 'Strategic Cyber Partnership' to establish a rules-based international cyber governance order and counter state-sponsored cyberattacks, particularly from China and North Korea. This collaboration, highlighted during Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's visit to Australia, enables closer information sharing and coordinated actions, also contributing to digital infrastructure enhancement in the Pacific region.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chiu Te-chen, Sydney, 8th, exclusive report) Gatra Priyandita, a cybersecurity expert at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, stated in an interview with the Central News Agency that the joint promotion of the 'Australia-Japan Strategic Cyber Partnership' is highly significant. The two countries are committed to building a rules-based international cyber governance order while strengthening efforts to counter state-sponsored cyberattack threats from countries like China and North Korea.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Australia earlier this week, during which she reached cooperation agreements with the Australian government on various issues including defense, energy, critical minerals, and cybersecurity. The topic of strengthening the 'Special Strategic Partnership' between the two countries has become a focal point of public opinion in Australia recently.
The Australian Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet issued a press release on the 7th summarizing the outcomes of the Japanese Prime Minister's visit to Australia. In addition to reaffirming the 'Australia-Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation,' it also pointed out that the two countries will cooperate to address the increasingly severe cybersecurity threats.
Gatra Priyandita, Senior Analyst for the Cyber Technology and Security Program at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), responded to Central News Agency's questions via email, stating that Australia and Japan's cyber cooperation was already very close. The joint announcement of the 'Australia–Japan Strategic Cyber Partnership' plan by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Sanae Takaichi further strengthened the cyber cooperation between the two countries.
Priyandita explained that the Australia-Japan cyber cooperation relationship is noteworthy because it is not limited to general international issues such as joint anti-hacking efforts, intelligence exchange, and enhancing defense capabilities. Instead, it touches upon the vision of international cybersecurity resilience and order.
He said that the cyber cooperation between Australia and Japan has always covered a wide range of issues, including critical and emerging technologies, supply chains, data governance, and promoting an order based on international law and international norms, advocating for international cyber and technology governance norms.
Furthermore, the scope of Australia-Japan cyber cooperation is not limited to the two countries but extends to the entire regional landscape, particularly the cyber infrastructure of multiple Pacific island nations. For example, in 2024, the two sides jointly proposed the 'Pacific Digital Development Initiative,' committed to strengthening digital infrastructure such as submarine communication cables, data centers, and cybersecurity facilities in Pacific island nations.
Priyandita stated that the Australia-Japan cyber cooperation relationship is even closer than the existing cyber cooperation framework of the 'Quad' (composed of the United States, Japan, Australia, and India). The Australia-Japan bilateral cooperation allows the two countries to share more confidential information, take joint actions more quickly, and be more sustainable.
He pointed out that Japan's 'Proactive Cyber Defense Law,' passed in May 2025, allows Japanese authorities to take preemptive measures against cyber attackers and organize more robust cyberattack response measures. This legislation enables Japan to legally cooperate with allies such as Australia.
Priyandita believes that one of the important reasons for Australia and Japan to establish a bilateral strategic cyber partnership is the urgent need for both countries to strengthen defenses against state-sponsored hackers and cyberattacks related to authoritarian regimes such as China and North Korea.
"This common threat is one of the most powerful reasons why the Australia-Japan partnership can truly deepen," he said. The two countries face the same adversaries and are often attacked in similar areas, including defense, critical infrastructure, government, and the technology industry. Due to the high overlap in the nature of the threats, the two countries have strong motivation for real-time threat intelligence sharing, going beyond general policy-level exchanges. (Editor: Chen Hui-ping) 1150508
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(Central News Agency reporter Chiu Te-chen, Sydney, 8th, exclusive report) Gatra Priyandita, a cybersecurity expert at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, stated in an interview with the Central News Agency that the joint promotion of the 'Australia-Japan Strategic Cyber Partnership' is highly significant. The two countries are committed to building a rules-based international cyber governance order while strengthening efforts to counter state-sponsored cyberattack threats from countries like China and North Korea.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Australia earlier this week, during which she reached cooperation agreements with the Australian government on various issues including defense, energy, critical minerals, and cybersecurity. The topic of strengthening the 'Special Strategic Partnership' between the two countries has become a focal point of public opinion in Australia recently.
The Australian Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet issued a press release on the 7th summarizing the outcomes of the Japanese Prime Minister's visit to Australia. In addition to reaffirming the 'Australia-Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation,' it also pointed out that the two countries will cooperate to address the increasingly severe cybersecurity threats.
Gatra Priyandita, Senior Analyst for the Cyber Technology and Security Program at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), responded to Central News Agency's questions via email, stating that Australia and Japan's cyber cooperation was already very close. The joint announcement of the 'Australia–Japan Strategic Cyber Partnership' plan by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Sanae Takaichi further strengthened the cyber cooperation between the two countries.
Priyandita explained that the Australia-Japan cyber cooperation relationship is noteworthy because it is not limited to general international issues such as joint anti-hacking efforts, intelligence exchange, and enhancing defense capabilities. Instead, it touches upon the vision of international cybersecurity resilience and order.
He said that the cyber cooperation between Australia and Japan has always covered a wide range of issues, including critical and emerging technologies, supply chains, data governance, and promoting an order based on international law and international norms, advocating for international cyber and technology governance norms.
Furthermore, the scope of Australia-Japan cyber cooperation is not limited to the two countries but extends to the entire regional landscape, particularly the cyber infrastructure of multiple Pacific island nations. For example, in 2024, the two sides jointly proposed the 'Pacific Digital Development Initiative,' committed to strengthening digital infrastructure such as submarine communication cables, data centers, and cybersecurity facilities in Pacific island nations.
Priyandita stated that the Australia-Japan cyber cooperation relationship is even closer than the existing cyber cooperation framework of the 'Quad' (composed of the United States, Japan, Australia, and India). The Australia-Japan bilateral cooperation allows the two countries to share more confidential information, take joint actions more quickly, and be more sustainable.
He pointed out that Japan's 'Proactive Cyber Defense Law,' passed in May 2025, allows Japanese authorities to take preemptive measures against cyber attackers and organize more robust cyberattack response measures. This legislation enables Japan to legally cooperate with allies such as Australia.
Priyandita believes that one of the important reasons for Australia and Japan to establish a bilateral strategic cyber partnership is the urgent need for both countries to strengthen defenses against state-sponsored hackers and cyberattacks related to authoritarian regimes such as China and North Korea.
"This common threat is one of the most powerful reasons why the Australia-Japan partnership can truly deepen," he said. The two countries face the same adversaries and are often attacked in similar areas, including defense, critical infrastructure, government, and the technology industry. Due to the high overlap in the nature of the threats, the two countries have strong motivation for real-time threat intelligence sharing, going beyond general policy-level exchanges. (Editor: Chen Hui-ping) 1150508
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