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

Will Jackson · ABC News (AU)

Published 20 Oct 2026, 6:18 am·1 h ago·1 min read

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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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