After the 2012 World Conference on International Communications (WCIT-12), it became evident that the Internet and its governance are now regarded as matters of high politics. Countries like the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the Russian Federation (RF), and many representatives from the Global South voiced their ambitions for increased control over Internet governance and personal data. The PRC introduced the concept of cyber sovereignty and directly challenged the originally established multistakeholder approach. WCIT-12 catalyzed the ongoing geopolitical clash concerning how the Internet should be managed and what its future will entail. This chapter addresses the following questions: what are the key characteristics of the multistakeholder approach and the PRC’s cyber sovereignty, and how do they differ across the various layers of Internet governance? This research foundation consists of a theoretical analysis of relevant legislation and white papers. This chapter sheds light on the ongoing evolution of Internet governance amid rising geopolitical confrontations. It contributes to research on the control and management of cyberspace. This research clarifies approaches proposed by authoritarian and democratic countries while eliminating confusion and similarities in key terminology. By doing so, the chapter aims to bridge the gap between academia, policymakers, and practitioners, offering a clear and straightforward view of the current situation in cyberspace, the dynamics of power, and the existing balance between the multistakeholder and state-centric approaches.