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Laos air base seen as part of China's Indian Ocean strategy
Original: ANALYSIS Laos air base part of China's Indian Ocean ambitions: Expert
An expert analysis argues that an air base in Laos forms part of China's broader ambitions in the Indian Ocean region. The assessment suggests Beijing is expanding its military and strategic footprint beyond its immediate borders, using infrastructure projects in Southeast Asian countries like Laos to project influence toward the Indian Ocean and counter rival powers in the region.
Why now: Rising concern over China's expanding military presence and strategic infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 9 snapshots from 11 h ago to 56 min ago.
Evidence
- ANALYSIS Laos air base part of China's Indian Ocean ambitions: Expert · Focus Taiwan - CNA English News
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