On September 29, China and Laos announced the establishment of a "joint support center" in Ban Khone, Vientiane Province, Laos. The Lao military said it is used to train air force pilots and denied speculation about a military base, but it raised concerns in the United States and its Asian allies about China's expanding military influence in Southeast Asia.
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2026-10-11 13:16 · 10月8日据《经济学人》报道，中国与老挝9月29日在万象省班昆建立“联合保障中心”，老挝军方否认其为军事基地，但引发美方担忧其可能成为中国在东南亚首个空军基地。
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2026.07
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China and Laos Establish Joint Support Center in Ban Khone, Vientiane Province, Sparking Speculation
2026.09.29 · Reported
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10.06
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