What China's new military foothold in Laos means for Southeast Asia

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

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Beijing says its new Laos facility will train pilots.

Analysts see a broader signal: China's growing military presence in mainland Southeast Asia.

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  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:01:00 UTC.

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