https://www.voanews.com Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.voanews.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.voanews.com en 2026 - VOA 60 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:58:06 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA The United States is stepping up efforts to build an independent rare earth supply chain, as tensions with China over the issue of critical minerals threatens to complicate the two countries’ trade relationship. https://www.voanews.com/a/us-races-to-build-rare-earth-supply-chain-as-china-tightens-controls-20261014/8211313.html https://www.voanews.com/a/us-races-to-build-rare-earth-supply-chain-as-china-tightens-controls-20261014/8211313.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:47:44 -0400 VOA Mandarinwebdesk@voanews.com (Joyce Huang) New satellite imagery shows Chinese-made light attack aircraft and military vehicles deployed at a newly opened Chinese-supported air facility in Laos, fueling debate among security analysts over whether the site could eventually expand Beijing’s military reach in mainland Southeast Asia. https://www.voanews.com/a/chinese-military-facility-in-laos-raises-questions-about-beijings-indo-pacific-reach/8209292.html https://www.voanews.com/a/chinese-military-facility-in-laos-raises-questions-about-beijings-indo-pacific-reach/8209292.html Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:04:07 -0400 VOA Mandarinwebdesk@voanews.com (Joyce Huang)