China opens a joint airfield in Laos with construction ongoing and eyes on its military role

China and Laos have officially opened a new joint airfield in Laos during a ceremony held in September. Despite the official opening, satellite imagery indicates that the facility remains a work in progress, with construction appearing ongoing across many areas of the site.

The airport is jointly operated by China and Laos. According to coverage, the development is attracting attention regarding its potential military role, with indications pointing to it serving as China's first military facility in the region.