China’s civilian economy capability exists as a powerful tool that can be used by Beijing to protect the regime and to advance its foreign policy abroad by augmenting the PRC’s IW capabilities. Though the PLA no longer uses the “People’s War” doctrine to organize its conventional forces, many of the same principles of mass mobilization can be observed in the way that it conducts operations in the Information Domain. By interfacing with private companies, academia, and civilian institutions, the PLA significantly expands its available resource pool. Both civilian expertise and infrastructure can potentially be called upon to support military and intelligence operations. At the same time, cyber auxiliaries also allow the CCP to shore up its domestic flank by shaping public debate and deflecting criticism. As more open source information on China’s cyber auxiliaries becomes available, our understanding of their organizational structure and means of cooperation with the Chinese government will