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China’s planned military training site at a Laotian airport raises regional concerns over PLA reach

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China’s plan to use an airport in Laos for joint military training is prompting concern across Southeast Asia about the extent of the People’s Liberation Army’s regional presence. The proposed site places questions of military access and influence at the center of regional security discussions.

Discovered 2026-10-12T07:55:10.047277-07:00 | 2026-10-12T07:55:10.047277-07:00

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  • The proposed training site would give China a new military foothold in Laos, intensifying regional attention to the PLA’s reach in Southeast Asia.
  • Regional concern over the plan highlights how access to civilian infrastructure can become a defense-policy and geopolitical issue.

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