As considerations around cyberspace move from low to high politics (affecting national security, international institutions, threats of war, etc.), the United States’ approach to international relations must adapt to handle politicized issues of cybersecurity and policy. In particular, the disproportionate internet dominance of the United States and China makes cyber-governance one of the largest issues of contention in their international race for power, especially given the substantial geopolitical roles that both states currently play. This article explores the existing cybersecurity policies of the United States and China, as well as prospects for future collaboration or confrontation between the two nations. The key areas of tension between the U.S. and China have historically included intellectual property theft (for new technologies), commercial cyber espionage, and concerns about state-sponsored company hacking. China has also accused the U.S. of using its international and cyberspace influence to seek advantageous financial positions and further private intelligence gathering. In response to the cybercrime tensions between both states, the 2015 U.S.-China Cybersecurity Agreement was created to formalize information-sharing and measures against private intellectual property theft and cyber espionage. The article acknowledges that this agreement (and other communicative measures) has proved somewhat ineffective, however, as intellectual property theft has evolved beyond private data to governmental espionage. While Julian acknowledges that geopolitical tensions and divergent interests may limit the potential for cooperation, they also emphasize the need for continued dialogue and cooperation between the US and China to address cybersecurity challenges and build trust between the two states. In addition, non-state actors, such as the private sector and civil society, may be increasingly important in shaping cybersecurity policy in the future.