China Expands Its Military Reach by Building a Base in Laos
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China is building a military-linked base with a new runway in Ban Keun, Laos, currently used by small aircraft. Neighboring countries are watching for signs that Beijing could expand the facility to accommodate larger aircraft, raising concerns about China's growing regional military reach.
The new runway in Ban Keun is currently used by only small jets. Neighboring nations are watching warily to see if Beijing expands it for larger aircraft.
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