China Laos Training Centre
China establishes a new training centre in Laos to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
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China has opened its third overseas military outpost with a new air force support and training centre in Laos. Located at Ban Keun Airport in Vientiane province, the China-Laos Joint Support and Training Centre marks the first Chinese air force presence on mainland Southeast Asia The Diplomat, expanding Beijing's military reach across the region.
China's Expanding Military Footprint
The new facility represents a major step in China's military expansion beyond its borders. Breaking Defense reports this is China's second military base in Southeast Asia and its third globally. The base sits at Ban Keun Airport, a strategic location that gives China direct air force capabilities in a key neighboring country.
First Mainland Southeast Asia Air Force Base
The training centre marks a historic shift for China's military strategy. The Diplomat notes this is the first time the Chinese air force has established an overseas presence on mainland Southeast Asia. Previously, China's military infrastructure focused on island locations and distant ports, making this mainland base a notable change in approach.
Growing Military Network Across Asia
Daily Excelsior confirms the base is called the China-Laos Joint Support and Training Centre, emphasizing the bilateral nature of the partnership. With this third overseas military outpost, China now has a growing network of military facilities. The base will handle logistics and training operations, supporting Beijing's broader strategic interests in Southeast Asia and beyond.
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