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WorldWhat could China use Laos’s Ban Keun military airfield for?

The China-Laos aviation facility at Ban Keun is operational, with a runway, apron and K-8 aircraft. Experts say it is best viewed for now as a training center, but it could later support logistics, joint exercises or broader military functions. Its development has also prompted concern in Vietnam about China’s growing regional influence.

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What could China use Laos’s Ban Keun military airfield for?
What could China use Laos’s Ban Keun military airfield for?World