China opens a joint military pilot training base in Laos
China opened a new military training and logistics facility in Laos, including a joint center at Ban Keun. The center supports pilot training for Laos's air force. Light attack aircraft and military vehicles arrived at the site. China's defense ministry confirmed the base is located at Ban Keun.
- China opened a new logistics and training facility in Laos, including a joint center at Ban Keun with support for pilot training.
- The Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced the opening of the China-Laos Joint Support and Training Center.
- The center aims to strengthen Laos's air force pilot training.
- The two institutions focus on improving Laos's air force pilot training.
- China's defense ministry confirmed the facility is located at Ban Keun.
- Su Tzu-yun said the project is part of China's long-term strategy to extend influence toward the South China Sea and Indian Ocean.
- Light attack aircraft and military vehicles arrived at the new China-Laos joint training facility.
- Some security scholars suggest the base could be China's first fully fledged overseas military base in Southeast Asia.
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