China’s Standing Committee is set to review a draft amendment to its 2017 Cybersecurity Law, which critics argue reinforces authoritarianism and poses global risks by normalizing oppressive digital governance. The amendment could intensify censorship and surveillance, imposing hefty penalties for non-compliance, thus potentially inspiring similar repressive laws in other nations. This legal framework promotes “cyber sovereignty,” conflicting with international human rights norms and fostering a fragmented digital landscape. As China aspires to be a cyber superpower, the international community must closely observe these developments to counter the spread of authoritarian digital governance.