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China opens new air force centre in Laos, expanding overseas military presence
Original: China expands overseas military presence with new Laos air force centre
China has established a new air force centre in Laos, further extending its overseas military footprint. The development signals Beijing's deepening defence ties with a close Southeast Asian neighbour and adds to speculation about the scale of its overseas military ambitions. Analysts are likely to watch how this affects regional security balances and US-China strategic competition in Southeast Asia.
Why now: China's growing overseas military presence is a sensitive topic amid regional and US-China tensions.
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- China expands overseas military presence with new Laos air force centre · South China Morning Post
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