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MILITARY● ELEVATEDOct 5 · Oct 5, 2026, 2:01 PM

What China's new military foothold in Laos means for Southeast Asia

DW News [en] · east asia

Beijing says its new Laos facility will train pilots. Analysts see a broader signal: China's growing military presence in mainland Southeast Asia.

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