China Expands Its Military Reach by Building a Base in Laos

October 8, 2026 · 10:20 am 1 sources

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• China Expands Its Military Reach by Building a Base in Laos
  The New York Times · October 8, 2026 10:20
  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.