China expands overseas military presence with new Laos air force centre
China has launched a rare air force support and training centre in Laos, the Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday. The China-Laos Joint Support and Training Centre and the China-Laos Friendship Aviation Academy are now in operation at the Ban Keun Airport, aiming to help the Laotian Air Force train its pilots, the ministry said in a statement. The two institutions will be jointly maintained…
China has established a new air force support and training centre in Laos at Ban Keun Airport, marking an expansion of its overseas military presence in the region. The China-Laos Joint Support and Training Centre and the China-Laos Friendship Aviation Academy will jointly operate the facilities, aiming to assist the Laotian Air Force in pilot training.
This development follows a similar joint naval facility in Cambodia, demonstrating China's growing military influence in Southeast Asia. The move is intended to strengthen practical cooperation between the two militaries and promote regional stability, emphasizing compliance with international laws and a focus on mutual respect.
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