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What we know about China's new joint training facility in Laos

ABC News Australia - Top Stories · 20 October 2026 at 6:18 am

China says a newly built airport in Laos will be used to train pilots for Laos's air force.

However, observers have questioned whether it will have a greater strategic purpose.

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