China occupies former CIA airfield in Laos, expanding regional footprint

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China is now occupying the Ban Keun airfield in Laos, a site formerly used covertly by the U.S. CIA during the Vietnam War. Beijing is assisting Laos in developing the facility. This development is part of China's expanding strategic footprint in Southeast Asia. The move signifies a shift in the base's use from American to Chinese control.

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