China has opened a new joint military support and training centre in Laos, a rare overseas expansion.
Beijing’s Ministry of National Defence confirmed on Tuesday that the China-Laos Joint Support and Training Center and the China-Laos Friendship Aviation Academy are now operational at Ban Keun airport.
According to the ministry, both institutions will be jointly run by China and Laos to help train Laotian air force pilots. No details were given on personnel or equipment to be based there.
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China says the Laos operations are not directed at any third party, but are aimed at deepening military cooperation and maintaining peace and stability in the region.
Reuters


