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Satellite images show attack jets at Chinese military facility in Laos

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New ‘support and training centre’ prompts concern in region but China says it is ‘not directed at any third party’ Satellite images show attack jets stationed at a new Chinese military facility in Laos, which opened last week and gives Beijing’s air…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:46:01 UTC.

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