For decades, Washington clung to the hope that inviting China to the  global economic table would pull them toward democracy and our shared values. Instead, the opposite has happened. While stealing our intellectual property, cheating on labor, and manipulating trade, Beijing has moved further away from freedom.

I often compare America’s relationship with China to a troubled marriage. I’m not calling for divorce—or full economic decoupling—but I am calling for serious “marriage counseling.” For years, we looked the other way on human rights abuses, ignored theft of American innovation, and tolerated currency manipulation in the hope that things would improve. They haven’t. We have to be clear-eyed on the threat the Chinese Communist Party poses.

Utah is a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, but too many of our businesses have seen their hard-earned ideas stolen by Chinese entities, only to watch copycat products appear on sites like Temu. It’s part of a deliberate strategy by the Chinese Communist Party to “rob, replicate, and replace” American companies in the global marketplace.

It’s why I’ve introduced the Combatting China’s Pilfering of Intellectual Property (CCP IP) Act. This bill imposes tough sanctions on Chinese individuals, companies, and organizations engaged in systematic intellectual property theft. It blocks their assets, restricts their ability to enter the U.S., and sends an unmistakable message: if you steal from American innovators, there will be consequences.

The FBI estimates that counterfeit goods, pirated software, and stolen trade secrets cost our economy between $225 billion and $600 billion annually—with China as the “world’s principal infringer.” We cannot allow the CCP to keep undermining our economy and our security. Utahns understand that if we want to protect the American Dream, we must stop subsidizing the Chinese one. This legislation is one step toward defending American ingenuity and ensuring our nation’s, and Utah’s, entrepreneurs stay competitive and secure.

But China’s aggression isn’t limited to economics. Taiwan’s freedom and security are directly tied to America’s own economic and strategic interests. Taiwan, where I lived for years, is a vibrant democracy, a critical trading partner, and home to the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the world. If Beijing were to control Taiwan, it wouldn’t just threaten 23 million free people, it would hand the CCP dominance over a critical global technology supply chain and likely dominance over the 21st.

I believe America must stand with Taiwan: diplomatically, economically, and militarily; so that Beijing understands the cost of aggression is too high. That means strengthening our partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, ensuring Taiwan has the means to defend itself, and making it clear that the free world will not stand by if China tries to forcefully change the status quo. Utahns know that peace is best preserved when our adversaries believe we have the resolve, and the capability, to defend it.

China wants the world to turn a blind eye to its ambitions with Taiwan. We cannot allow nations to fall prey to China’s pressure campaigns. Senator Curtis, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senators Van Hollen (D-MD) and Kim (D-NJ) in introducing the Taiwan Allies Fund Act—bipartisan, bicameral legislation to support Taiwan’s international standing and counter China’s efforts to diplomatically isolate Taiwan on the global stage. This bill helps countries stand strong in the face of the CCP and strengthen their ties with Taiwan—and aligns with the Trump Administration’s priority to ensure any U.S. funding abroad is directly tied to America’s safety, strength, and prosperity.



Full story by Cami Mondeaux here. 



Senator Curtis, Chair of the Foreign Relations Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, held a hearing on the People’s Republic of China’s influence and Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in the Western Hemisphere. In his opening remarks, Chairman Curtis marked the five-year anniversary of his bipartisan TAIPEI Act, a law he sponsored to strengthen U.S. support for Taiwan’s diplomatic allies and push back against China’s coercive influence. The Senator argued that China’s efforts threaten not only Taiwan’s global position but also U.S. national interests and regional stability.





Senator Curtis reintroduced the Combatting China’s Pilfering of Intellectual Property (CCP IP) Act, legislation to impose sanctions on Chinese individuals, companies, and organizations engaged in a pattern of intellectual property (IP) theft from the United States. By expanding the United States’ authority to block assets and restrict immigration of offenders, the CCP IP Act strengthens economic and diplomatic pressure on the Chinese Communist Party to cease its systematic misappropriation of protected American technologies.



Full story by Cami Mondeaux here. 



President Xi is watching America’s posture in Ukraine carefully, and abandoning Ukraine only emboldens his territorial ambitions with Taiwan. If China invades Taiwan, global upheaval follows—and our economy would fall harder than during the Great Depression.

During a conversation hosted by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition titled “America and the World: How Utah Wins,” Senator Curtis emphasized that every day China doesn’t invade Taiwan is a victory for America.

Current as of 3:00 pm MT. For most up to date information, visit the Utah Wildfire Dashboard.

Total Fires: 769
Total Acres: 160,487
Current Active Large Fires: 4

Deer Creek — 17724 Acres
Discovered: 7/10/2025
100% Contained

Monroe Canyon —73747 Acres
Discovered: 7/13/2025
52% Contained

Beulah — 4341 Acres
Discovered: 8/7/2025
0% Contained

Willard Peak — 577 Acres
Discovered: 8/13/2025
14% Contained

Senator Curtis is pleased to see roads near Lake Powell reopen. Utahns have responsibly accessed Glen Canyon for decades, and Washington’s one-size-fits-all restrictions threatened not only that access, but also the livelihoods and traditions of rural communities.

The immigration process can be overwhelming, but a compassionate advocate can make all the difference. One constituent recently worked with Senator Curtis’ casework team to secure their green card and described the experience as hopeful and reassuring. With their permission, we’re sharing their story to highlight how our office helps Utahns navigate difficult federal processes with care and persistence.



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Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Conservative Climate Summit, which will take place on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the University of Utah. Visit curtis.senate.gov/ccsummit to secure your FREE ticket today!

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