# China carves new military presence in Southeast Asian neighbour

https://mins.news/en/item/80022

- Reuters, 2026-09-30 10:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-carves-new-military-presence-southeast-asian-neighbour-2026-09-30/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abcddb9275db5000164ad90

> Satellite imagery shows China carved its latest overseas military facility from farmland in Laos over the past year. Analysts say the new support centre could deepen Beijing’s presence in Southeast Asia.