Beijing's new military facility in Laos is set to train pilots, a move that analysts see as part of China's broader military presence in mainland Southeast Asia.[8012258] Meanwhile, in the US, the Ku Klux Klan is trying to rebrand itself as the 'Knights Party' in an effort to expand its base.[7915666] The two developments have raised concerns about the growing military footprint of China in the region.[8012258]