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China Expands Military Footprint With New Support Base in Laos
China has reportedly established a new military support base in Laos, extending its defense presence in Southeast Asia. Bloomberg carried the news, which analysts are likely to read as another step in Beijing's efforts to project power beyond its borders, closer to Vietnam, Thailand and key regional supply routes.
Why now: Reports of a new Chinese military facility in Laos signal Beijing's expanding regional influence, a concern for neighboring states and Western powers.
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