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China builds military facility at Laos airfield

Original: ラオス

China's defence ministry has established a joint support and training centre at an airfield in Laos, with satellite images of the site published by Japanese media. Analysts suggest the facility could become an overseas military foothold for Beijing, raising attention across Asia about China's expanding regional military presence.

Why now: Concern that the new Chinese facility in Laos could serve as China's overseas military base is drawing regional and international attention.

ChinaLaosChinese Ministry of National Defense

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• 中国国防省が合同支援・訓練センターを設置したと発表したラオスの飛行場の衛星画像＝9月2日（Vantor提供、ロイター＝共同） - 中国、ラオスに軍事施設を設置 国外拠点になる可能性との見方 - 写真・画像(1/1) · 西日本新聞me

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