https://editorials.voa.gov/z/3231 Editorials on Voice of America regarding U.S. Policy toward Asia https://editorials.voa.gov/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US-POLICY/img/logo.png https://editorials.voa.gov/z/3231 en 2026 - VOA 60 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:45:45 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China to stop detaining and delaying Panama-flagged vessels in its ports, noting that these actions “raise serious concerns about the use of economic tools to undermine the rule of law in Panama.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-supports-panama-s-sovereignty/8136114.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-supports-panama-s-sovereignty/8136114.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:58:44 -0400 AmericasAsiaTradeGovernance “The United States sees India not merely as a key partner, but as an essential one in ensuring a long-term favorable balance of power in Asia." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-india-defense-cooperation/8134138.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-india-defense-cooperation/8134138.html Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:11:00 -0400 DefenseAsia “The United States remains committed to defending women, children, and families from ideological extremism,” said Acting U.S. Representative to the Economic and Social Council at UN Shrier. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/protecting-women-from-gender-ideology/8010962.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/protecting-women-from-gender-ideology/8010962.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:58:33 -0400 AmericasAfricaAsiaEuropeHuman RightsMiddle EastGovernance “China offers safe harbor for private sector companies that conduct malicious cyber activity against the United States and its partners,” said State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/bringing-chinese-hackers-to-justice/8009521.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/bringing-chinese-hackers-to-justice/8009521.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:32:24 -0400 AsiaEconomySecurityGovernance "[W]e must be able to build the chips and semiconductors that we need right here, in American factories, with American skill and American labor," said President Trump. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/an-historic-investment-in-the-united-states/7998730.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/an-historic-investment-in-the-united-states/7998730.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:41:04 -0500 AmericasAsiaEconomyDevelopment “As Burma continues to fragment,” said USCIRF Vice Chair Soloveichik, “vulnerable religious communities are further exposed to violence, terror and retaliation for their alleged support for pro-democracy groups.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/religious-freedom-under-attack-in-burma/7997635.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/religious-freedom-under-attack-in-burma/7997635.html Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:30:38 -0500 AsiaDemocracyHuman RightsGovernance President Trump vowed to “adopt new rules to stop U.S. companies from pouring investments into China, and to stop China from buying up America.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/promoting-foreign-investment-while-protecting-america/7997259.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/promoting-foreign-investment-while-protecting-america/7997259.html Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:15:56 -0500 AsiaEconomyDevelopment “We call on Chinese authorities to provide full access to verify the well-being of the returned Uighurs on a regular basis,” said Secretary Rubio. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/uighurs-must-not-be-forcibly-returned-to-china/7995418.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/uighurs-must-not-be-forcibly-returned-to-china/7995418.html Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:16:41 -0500 AsiaHuman RightsGovernance "We’re not going to live in a world in which China gets to dominate the Indo-Pacific," said Secretary Rubio, "and we’re not allowed to have commercial ties in that region because they’re holding countries hostage." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/secretary-rubio-on-u-s--china-relations/7990183.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/secretary-rubio-on-u-s--china-relations/7990183.html Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:22:21 -0500 AsiaEconomySecurity “We are not going to live in a world in which China gets to dominate the Indo-Pacific,” said Secretary Rubio. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-condemns-reckless-prc-actions-in-south-china-sea/7986222.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-condemns-reckless-prc-actions-in-south-china-sea/7986222.html Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:59:46 -0500 AsiaDefenseGovernance “[T]his is not a mission in the Indo-Pacific that America can undertake by itself. It has to [include] robust allies and partners. Technology sharing and subs are a huge part of it,” said Secretary Hegseth. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/investing-in-indo-pacific-security/7975394.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/investing-in-indo-pacific-security/7975394.html Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:35:23 -0500 AsiaEconomyDefense North Korean workers used false and stolen identities to conceal their identities and overseas locations to secure employment as remote information technology specialists with U.S. companies and nonprofit organizations. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/targeting-dprk-s-illicit-income-stream/7973901.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/targeting-dprk-s-illicit-income-stream/7973901.html Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:07:10 -0500 AsiaEconomyEuropeSecurity “Our service members work together every day to defend our common interests. Japan is committed to double its defense spending by 2027,” said President Trump. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/pursuing-an-even-stronger-partnership-with-japan/7972299.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/pursuing-an-even-stronger-partnership-with-japan/7972299.html Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:10:31 -0500 AsiaEconomyDefenseDevelopment The change to USAID “is not about ending foreign aid,” said Secretary Rubio. “It’s about structuring it in a way that furthers the national interest of the United States.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/restructuring-u-s-foreign-aid/7969596.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/restructuring-u-s-foreign-aid/7969596.html Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:44:31 -0500 AmericasAfricaAsiaEconomyEuropeHuman RightsMiddle EastAid “Canada, Mexico and China ... have all enabled illegal drugs to pour into America. The amount of fentanyl that has been seized at the southern Border in the last two years alone has the potential to kill tens of millions of Americans,” said Press Secretary Leavitt. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/tackling-the-fentanyl-crisis/7965464.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/tackling-the-fentanyl-crisis/7965464.html Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:12:28 -0500 AmericasAsiaEconomyHealthDefense "We strongly urge the [Burmese] military regime to cease violence, including harming civilians and civilian infrastructure, release all political prisoners, and engage in genuine and inclusive dialogue," said a joint statement. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/burma-marks-four-years-of-misery-under-military-rule/7962869.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/burma-marks-four-years-of-misery-under-military-rule/7962869.html Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:40:32 -0500 AsiaHuman RightsSecurityGovernance “We serve together at a dangerous time,” said Defense Secretary Hegseth. “Together we will accomplish the President’s mission to deter war, and if necessary, defeat and destroy our enemies.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/in-support-of-a-lethal-and-meritorious-fighting-force/7958540.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/in-support-of-a-lethal-and-meritorious-fighting-force/7958540.html Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:48:39 -0500 AsiaAfricaAmericasEuropeMiddle EastDefense "Every dollar we spend, every program we fund, and every policy we pursue must be justified with the answer to three simple questions," said Secretary Rubio. "Does it make America safer? Does it make America stronger? Does it make America more prosperous?" https://editorials.voa.gov/a/realigning-foreign-assistance-with-american-interests/7953297.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/realigning-foreign-assistance-with-american-interests/7953297.html Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:30:31 -0500 AmericasAfricaAsiaEconomyEuropeMiddle EastGovernance "Investing in women’s health and well-being saves lives, allows women and girls more opportunities, and protects the family as the fundamental unit of society," said Secretary Rubio. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/promoting-women-s-health-and-development/7953291.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/promoting-women-s-health-and-development/7953291.html Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:24:55 -0500 EuropeAfricaAmericasAsiaHealthMiddle EastDevelopment "My message to every business in the world is very simple: Come make your product in America, and we will give you among the lowest taxes of any nation on Earth," said President Trump. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-speaks-to-the-world-economic-forum/7951847.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-speaks-to-the-world-economic-forum/7951847.html Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:59:28 -0500 EuropeAfricaAmericasAsiaEconomyMiddle EastSecurityGovernance