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China opens rare joint military support centre in Laos
The two facilities will help Laos train air force pilots, while China expands its limited overseas military presence in Southeast Asia.
- On Tuesday, China's Ministry of National Defence announced the opening of two military facilities at Ban Keun Airport in Laos, marking a rare overseas expansion into Southeast Asia.
- The China-Laos Joint Support and Training Center and the China-Laos Friendship Aviation Academy are now operational, aiming to "help Laos strengthen the training of its air force pilots," the ministry said.
- Beijing's Ministry of National Defence provided no details regarding personnel or equipment at Ban Keun Airport, while the Laos embassy in Bangkok did not respond to requests for comment.
- Beijing stated the operations are "not directed against any third party" and aim to "deepen practical cooperation between the two militaries" to contribute to regional stability.
- China operates similar support and training facilities in Djibouti and at Cambodia's Ream naval base, where the United States has raised concerns about an expanded Chinese presence.
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Beijing opens a joint training centre and aviation academy in Ban Keun to train Lao Air Force pilots.
China expands military presence and opens support center and air academy in Laos <p>China and Laos have launched a joint support center and aviation academy to train military pilots. Details on forces and techniques not disclosed.</p>
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