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Laos air base linked to China's Indian Ocean strategy, expert says
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 strategic footprint beyond the South China Sea through infrastructure and military positioning in Southeast Asia, drawing attention from regional observers tracking China's growing influence.
Why now: Ongoing concern over China's expanding military and strategic presence in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.
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- ANALYSIS Laos air base part of China's Indian Ocean ambitions: Expert · Focus Taiwan - CNA English News
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