# China opens joint airfield in Laos as construction continues and military role draws attention

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- The Associated Press, 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/4imQt4o

> China has opened a new joint military airfield in Laos, where construction is still underway. It is Beijing’s first overseas facility focused on air power.