🇨🇳✈️ CHINA EXPANDS OVERSEAS MILITARY PRESENCE WITH NEW LAOS AIR FORCE CENTRE

Beijing has opened a joint air force training facility in Laos – a strategic foothold in the heart of Southeast Asia, and another step in China's growing global reach.

🛩️ China–Laos Joint Support and Training Centre and the China–Laos Friendship Aviation Academy are now operating at Ban Keun Airport.

🤝 Jointly maintained and operated by both sides – supporting pilot training and deepening military cooperation.

🌍 Second overseas military foothold – following the China–Cambodia Joint Training and Support Centre at Ream Naval Base.

🌐 First overseas base: Djibouti (2017) – supporting anti‑piracy missions in the Gulf of Aden.

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