China's top legislature on Monday adopted a Cyber-security Law to safeguard sovereignty concerning cyber space, national security and the rights of citizens.

Based on the law, the government will take measures to deal with cyber-security risks and threats originating from domestic and overseas sources. The government will also move to protect key information infrastructure from attacks and damage. The new law stipulates that efforts will also be made to punish online criminal activity and safeguard cyberspace.

In addition, the law provides that individuals and organizations won't be allowed to jeopardize security on the Internet or use it to damage national security. The law was passed at the bimonthly session of the National People's Congress Standing Committee that concluded Monday.