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US can’t cut China off completely, but must defend AI and American innovation from nonstop theft: Sen Rounds
SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA – China’s rampant theft of intellectual property from American institutions and industry must be thwarted as the U.S. battles to remain the world’s economic and military leader – but America cannot completely decouple from the economic behemoth, Republican South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview.
The key, according to Rounds, is maintaining China as a key trade partner without giving them access to America’s technology, including artificial intelligence and computer chips.
«In doing so, maybe we’ll restrict their ability to actually be able to have a market that they can create their own stuff with. They’ll be using ours. And in using ours, they’ll be our standards,» Rounds told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library during the Reagan National Economic Forum on Friday in California.
«Let’s not necessarily just totally divest. Let’s see if we can have an influence on them and the rest of the world as well when it comes to standards for AI and other technological advances in the future,» he added.
Rounds was among the conference panelists who spoke on the threats China poses as President Donald Trump addresses the country’s chronic trade deficit with foreign nations, and his optimism for the future as the U.S. sprints to remain the world’s economic and military leader.
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South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds was a panelist for the inaugural Reagan National Economic Forum in California. (Getty Images)
Rounds’ remarks focused on keeping the U.S. in the driver’s seat of the world’s economy, which he explained is deeply entwined in technological advances and bucking Chinese theft of intellectual property, while also acknowledging and combating how China has advanced into a «near-peer competitor» with the U.S. from a military standpoint.
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«We’ve got to do a better job of protecting the intellectual properties that we’ve got. The most advanced types of technologies that we have, everything we can do to slow down their connection with that, protecting against that infiltration or de-filtration of really good information that, right now, they’re stealing from us on a regular basis,» Rounds said during a panel called «China and the U.S.: When Trading Partners are also Great Power Competitors.»
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. (Fox News Digital )
He added that China has no qualms about stealing U.S. intellectual property – which is understood as intangible creations, such as patents for inventions or trade secrets such as tech algorithms. Rounds recalled a recent conversation with an ambassador to China who told him their culture does not understand «how someone can own an idea.»
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced last Wednesday that the U.S. will begin «aggressively» revoking visas of Chinese students, most notably those with ties to the Chinese Communist Party who are trained at U.S. schools, but return to China or feed U.S. information to China.
China has stolen billions in intellectual property on an annual basis, Sen. Mike Rounds says. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Rounds said the country needed a pause on admitting Chinese nationals with CCP ties into elite U.S. schools until an enforceable agreement is in place protecting intellectual property and processes from Chinese capture.
«We have Chinese students that come in here, and then they [maintain] ties back home. And even if they want to stay here, one of the challenges we have is that their family may very well be coerced into requiring them to come back home again. And if that’s the case, any of the knowledge that we’ve helped them to develop here goes back home with them,» Rounds said.
«Until such time as we’re able to address that, and until such time as we’re able to be assured that the information that they’re getting here, the data that they are catching here, the knowledge that they gain here isn’t going to be used against our young men and women in the future, we want to slow this down a little bit. Let’s just take a break. Let’s not be bringing in these Chinese students that have ties with the Chinese Communist Party, until we have some kind of agreement in place that is enforceable,» he said.
South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds was a panelist for the inaugural Reagan National Economic Forum in California. (Fox News Digital )
Rounds explained during the Reagan library forum that protecting U.S. intellectual property from Chinese theft has a ripple effect on U.S. efforts to remain the world’s military leader as China seeks parity with America.
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«[China is] a strategic challenger for us on the military side. They are a near-peer competitor. And they have an advantage over us in one particular way: They are unified in terms of when Xi Jinping wants to move, it’s not just the government that moves, but the entire rest of their economic activity is required to move the way that he wants them to move. We don’t have that here. And so for us, we have to recognize that challenge. Now, I’m not suggesting we go the direction that they go, but we have to recognize their ability to move very, very quickly,» he said.
Chinese President Xi Jinping listens during a meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam, on April 14. (AP/Minh Hoang)
The Trump administration leveled tariffs as high as 145% on Chinese goods in April, and China retaliated against the president’s «Liberation Day» policies with tariffs of its own. China and the U.S. reached a preliminary trade agreement last month, which Trump said China violated in a Truth Social post on Friday.
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«I made a FAST DEAL with China in order to save them from what I thought was going to be a very bad situation, and I didn’t want to see that happen. Because of this deal, everything quickly stabilized and China got back to business as usual. Everybody was happy! That is the good news!!! The bad news is that China, perhaps not surprisingly to some, HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US. So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!» he wrote.
President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast, Feb. 6, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Rounds explained that the U.S. is in the midst of reaching a favorable trade deal while also acknowledging China has stolen billions of dollars in intellectual property for its own advantage.
«We do, right now, really close to about a half a trillion dollars a year in economic activity with China today, but they steal about $600 billion in intellectual property on an annual basis. And so we have this dichotomy of trying to do good trade and at the same time recognizing that they’re stealing our property,» he said.
Rounds said the floodgates of accepting and leveraging AI have not yet opened in the U.S., as many Americans are still hesitant to trust the technology. In mere months and years, however, he said the health industry will see massive overhauls, aided by tech that can quickly identify cancer or diagnose diabetes and Alzheimer’s. This will lead American culture to accept AI and rally the private sector’s proliferation of it, he said.
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«I think what the American people want to see is, what’s in it for them? What improves their quality of life? I think one of the most critical issues – that would really be one of the easiest to get into – is talking about health care. And I firmly believe that Americans will see AI as a benefit to them rather than as a challenge when we start to see cures for diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and cancers. And those are all within reach,» Rounds told Fox Digital.
Rounds added during the forum that when Americans personally feel how their quality of life has improved due to AI, «that’s when we’ll really see the push across the country to develop AI at a rate that you’ve never seen before by the private sector, as well.»
«That’s what’s going to keep us ahead of China,» he said.
Red flags flutter in front of the Great Hall of the People on March 4, 2022, in Beijing, China. (VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
The forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, which is nestled in California’s Santa Susana Mountains and the Simi Hills, kicked off on Thursday evening, and featured more than a dozen discussions and panels focused on the economy, artificial intelligence, U.S. defense strategies, the energy sector and more across Friday. Banking leader Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin were among those who joined Rounds in addressing the nation’s economic health.
The Reagan library’s retired Air Force One jet is showcased in a pavilion. (Fox News Digital)
«The Reagan Library does an excellent job working on defense issues, and now they’ve also opened up a seminar basically working on economic issues critical to the United States. And so to come in here and to work with other people that care about the economic well-being of our country, this is an excellent place to do it.… So it’s an opportunity for me to really learn what’s going on and what other people are thinking about our economy in general,» Rounds told Fox Digital of the forum.
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The conference comes as the Senate works to pass the Big Beautiful Bill, which is a sweeping multitrillion-dollar piece of legislation that advances Trump’s agenda on taxes, immigration, energy, defense and the national debt. Rounds said the legislation must pass or Americans will see their taxes spike.
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«We don’t have a choice. We have to pass the bill to get the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act back in place on a permanent basis. If we don’t do that, the average American family is going to see about a $2,400 a year increase in their taxes. So we have to do something. And it’s critical that we pass this bill. We’re going to work with the House. We’re gonna get this deal done. The Senate will put their mark of approval on it, but nonetheless, we want to do everything we can as quickly as we can to take care of this so that we can get on to other things. The president has made it very clear he wants to get this done. We want to help in that regard. This is our job,» he said.
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Hungarian official touts ‘golden age’ of US relationship, credits Trump with boosting NATO and investment
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UNITED NATIONS — A Hungarian official sat down with Fox News Digital at the United Nations this week as his country is poised to follow the U.S. in declaring Antifa a terrorist organization. He said the move highlights the strengthening ties between the U.S. and Hungary now that the Biden administration has ended.
«I think this is another issue which shows that the current Trump administration and the government of Prime Minister [Viktor] Orbán are close to each other when it comes to major political issues,» Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told Fox News Digital. «It was obvious that we do consider Antifa as an extremist organization, spreading an extremism ideology based on which they encourage their members and activists to attack innocent people. And this is simply unacceptable.»
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a strong ally of President Donald Trump, said in a radio interview on Sept. 19 that it was time for Budapest to follow «the American model,» according to The Associated Press.
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Hungary could soon follow the U.S. in designating Antifa as a terrorist organization. (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images; Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images;)
Szijjártó also referenced an incident in 2023 in which Antifa activists assaulted individuals who they believed to be part of a far-right event in Budapest, the AP.
The outlet noted that one of the alleged assailants was Italian Antifascist activist Ilaria Salis, who has since become a member of the European Parliament, giving her immunity from prosecution. Szijjártó told Fox News Digital it was a «shame» that Hungary could not take legal action against her.
«The European Parliament has proved again that it is a super over-ideologized and over-politicized body [ruled] by the extremist, liberal, very aggressive extremist liberal mainstream,» he said.
While Hungary has called on the European Union to also declare Antifa a terrorist organization, Szijjártó told Fox News Digital that he has «less hope» that the EU will act.
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Agitators hold an Antifa flag at a prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk in Boston, Massachuseets, on Sept. 18, 2025. (Lauren Owens Lambert/Reuters)
As Hungary faces challenges in Europe, it is seeing an improved relationship with the U.S., with Szijjártó hailing it as a «golden age.»
«Under the Democrat administration, we Hungarians were considered as enemies. There was a very hostile approach by the Democrat administration,» Szijjártó said, referring to former President Joe Biden’s White House. «And since President Trump has been in office, this thing has totally, totally changed … We are basically experiencing the golden age of this U. S.-Hungary relationship.»
Hungary also backs Trump’s call for greater NATO spending as the alliance faces renewed pressure over recent incursions into the airspace of Denmark, Estonia and Poland. Some of the incidents have been connected to Russia.
When speaking with Fox News Digital, Szijjártó emphasized Hungary’s view of NATO as «a very important pillar of European security.»
NATO leaders seen posing for a photograph in June 2025. (Claudia Greco/Reuters)
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«We do hope that NATO will further strengthen in the future. We have agreed with the approach of President Trump arguing in favor of increasing the share of defense spending of the allies’ GDPs,» Szijjártó said.
Amid rising tensions between NATO and Russia, Hungary is uniquely aware of the dire risks of a confrontation between the two parties.
Hungary shares a border with Ukraine and has witnessed the impact of Kyiv’s war with Russia up close. Szijjártó cautioned that a showdown between NATO and Russia could spark World War III. However, Hungary sees Trump as a likely peacemaker in the region.
«President Trump is the only hope to make peace,» Szijjártó told Fox News Digital. He went on to say that the U.S.-Russia talks must continue to get the world to a stable place.
President Donald Trump walks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Aug. 15, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
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«Whenever there is a civilized, high-level Russia-U.S. engagement, then the security situation of the world is improving. Whenever there is [a] lack of U.S.-Russia talks, then the global security situation deteriorates,» Szijjártó said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Interpol detuvo a 260 personas acusadas de estafas románticas y extorsión digital en 14 países de África. El procedimiento se concretó tras dos meses intensos de investigaciones policiales, según confirmó el organismo. La operación, que se realizó en julio y agosto, permitió desarticular múltiples redes que habrían utilizado relaciones en línea para obtener dinero o imágenes comprometedoras de sus víctimas.
Las autoridades africanas registraron un aumento en los delitos vinculados a la sextorsión y al engaño amoroso por internet. De acuerdo con el informe oficial de Interpol, el número de víctimas superó 1.400 y las pérdidas económicas rozaron los USD 2,8 millones. Asimismo, también se registraron tanto daños materiales como psicológicos, según detalló la organización policial internacional.
Los operadores de estas estafas utilizaban identidades inventadas y establecían vínculos afectivos con usuarios de diferentes plataformas digitales. Tras ganar la confianza de sus interlocutores, solicitaban transferencias de dinero o lograban obtener material íntimo para luego presionar a las víctimas.
De acuerdo con Independent, en Ghana se arrestó a 68 sospechosos, presuntamente implicados en mecanismos de fraude que combinaban el engaño amoroso con el cobro de tarifas falsas de envío y la obtención de videos secretos usados para chantaje.
En Senegal, la policía capturó a 22 individuos, señalados de utilizar nombres de celebridades y perfiles ficticios en redes sociales y aplicaciones de citas. El grupo habría estafado cerca de USD 34.000 a más de cien personas. El saldo de estas acciones mostró el alcance y la complejidad de los esquemas operados por las bandas dedicadas al ciberdelito.
En otro frente, la policía de Costa de Marfil arrestó a 24 personas acusadas de crear perfiles simulados para conseguir imágenes personales de sus víctimas y utilizar ese material como medio para exigir dinero. La situación dejó expuesta la facilidad con la que los delincuentes pueden acceder a la privacidad de los usuarios y las dificultades a las que se enfrenta la policía para rastrear este tipo de casos.
“La expansión de plataformas digitales genera nuevas oportunidades para que los delincuentes exploten a sus víctimas, lo que provoca pérdidas financieras y daños en su salud mental”, explicó Cyril Gout, director ejecutivo interino de servicios policiales en Interpol. Las unidades especializadas en delitos informáticos reportaron un crecimiento vertical en los casos, lo que revela una adaptación permanente de las redes criminales ante los avances tecnológicos.
Interpol, con sede en Lyon y conformada por 196 países, se posiciona como la mayor red de colaboración policial a escala global. Según el organismo, su labor resulta esencial para facilitar la comunicación entre fuerzas de seguridad nacionales, así como para localizar a sospechosos y criminales vinculados a actividades como el terrorismo, delitos financieros, pornografía infantil, ciberdelitos y crimen organizado. La entidad enfrenta actualmente nuevos desafíos, motivados por el auge de los delitos digitales y los cambios en las dinámicas criminales.
El crecimiento de casos en los últimos años genera alarma, pues muchas víctimas no logran identificar el fraude hasta después de haber sufrido pérdidas económicas o daños a su integridad personal. Los reportes subrayan la sofisticación de los métodos empleados y la necesidad de fortalecer la cooperación internacional.
Según Interpol, parte fundamental del éxito en la operación consistió en el intercambio de información y en las alertas tempranas dirigidas a identificar patrones de comportamiento en línea. La organización alertó sobre la importancia de que los usuarios no compartan datos personales, imágenes o contraseñas con personas cuya identidad no puedan verificar.
El comunicado de Interpol destaca que la ciberseguridad y la educación digital adquieren un rol central para disminuir el alcance de estos delitos. Las campañas de prevención deben priorizar mensajes claros y accesibles para que todas las personas reconozcan los peligros. La exposición a estas situaciones puede derivar en consecuencias económicas y emocionales graves, por lo que resulta clave mantener prácticas seguras al interactuar por internet.
El operativo reciente representa solo un paso en una lucha que requiere actualización constante. Las organizaciones criminales innovan recursos y estrategias de forma permanente, mientras la policía intenta actuar con rapidez frente a amenazas que cambian de forma y de escala con facilidad.
Interpol remarcó que los avances tecnológicos, aunque traen beneficios, también exponen a los usuarios comunes a un mayor riesgo de engaños sofisticados. La institución ratificó su compromiso para fomentar la cooperación mundial y para ayudar a quienes caen en manos de estos delitos, renovando el llamado a la precaución y al resguardo de la información personal en la red.
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House Republican says teen son’s school promotes ‘non-monosexual identities’ in AM announcements, urges action
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A Republican lawmaker is sounding the alarm after her son’s high school aired segments on its student-run television program regarding «Bisexual Plus Awareness Week.»
Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, posted on X about the segment, saying that it was «so bad and inappropriate» that she refused to share it.
«As a mom and as a legislator, I am so appalled the school is promoting sexual content to minors. What administrators approved this content on the morning news program the entire student body watches every morning? Why were parents not made aware of this explicit content our children would be forced to watch? I will be calling for an investigation through the Dept. of Education and working with Governor Reynolds to ensure accountability — stay tuned,» she wrote.
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Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, launched a Senate campaign this month to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Joni Ernst. (Getty Images)
The Sept. 25 segment began with a student saying that Spectrum, the name of the school’s student-led Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) club, was nearing the end of «Bisexual Plus Awareness Week.»
«Spectrum is close to wrapping up our celebration of Bisexual Plus Awareness Week,» a student said in the segment. «Do you know what the plus stands for? It signifies inclusivity of all non-monosexual identities. What does that mean, you ask? Well, I’ll tell you. A non-monosexual identity refers to sexual orientations that are not exclusively homosexual or heterosexual. The term encompasses a range of identities including bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer and omnisexual.»
«Non-monosexual identities emphasize that attraction can be complex and not limited to traditional binaries,» the student added, saying that there would be more on the subject the following day.
Linn-Mar Community School District told Fox News Digital that it was aware of the segment and that it was investigating the situation.
«At this time, the district is conducting a review to determine whether any existing policies or procedures were violated during the production or airing of the segment,» the district told Fox News Digital. «We remain committed to fostering respectful dialogue and supporting all students and staff in a safe and inclusive environment in a manner that aligns with district guidelines and policies.»
Linn-Mar Community School District said it was investigating the incident. (iStock)
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Hinson, however, is not waiting for Linn-Mar Community School District to complete its review. Instead, she sent a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon urging federal action on the situation.
«I write to bring attention to the egregious encroachment on parental rights at Linn-Mar High School — where my 14-year-old son attends school,» Hinson wrote. She said that in addition to the Sept. 25 segment, there was a similar broadcast on Sept. 23 in which students were encouraged to «use terms like bisexual plus to be inclusive of all non-monosexual identities.»
«These segments were broadcast to students without parental knowledge or consent. As a parent and a legislator, I am appalled that a school would assume the role of teaching and promoting sexual identity to our children. Our schools should be educating students, not indoctrinating them,» Hinson added.
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The congresswoman noted that the school had previously «deliberately excluded parents from conversations» on related matters.
«I urge the Department of Education to launch a full investigation into this conduct at Linn-Mar High School and ensure that parents are making decisions about their children’s education and how to address matters of sexual identity,» Hinson added.
While the Department of Education has yet to comment on this specific situation, it has taken a harsh approach to conversations surrounding sexuality and identity under President Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump has taken a strong stance on educational content in schools. (Getty Images)
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On Jan. 29, Trump issued an order titled, «Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling.» Additionally, in March, he issued an order directing the secretary of education to «take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return education authority to the states.» As of September 2025, the department is still up and running.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Education for comment on Hinson’s allegations.
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