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China Expands Military Footprint With New Support Base in Laos
China is establishing a new military support base in Laos, extending its defense presence in Southeast Asia. Bloomberg reports the development as a further expansion of Beijing's regional military footprint, a move likely to draw scrutiny from the United States and neighboring countries watching China's growing strategic reach beyond its borders.
Why now: Fresh reporting on China's expanding military presence in Southeast Asia raises regional security concerns.
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