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China is constructing a massive military command center near Beijing, reportedly 10 times the size of the Pentagon.

Satellite images show a 1,500-acre site with underground tunnels and reinforced bunkers, likely for military leadership protection.

Experts suggest the facility, dubbed "Beijing Military City," signals China's growing nuclear capabilities.

Construction began in mid-2024, aligning with the People’s Liberation Army’s 2027 centenary and Xi Jinping’s stated goal of annexing Taiwan.

The site is heavily restricted, and U.S. intelligence believes it may replace China’s Cold War-era command bunker.

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[–] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 12 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Oh my. That is so much bigger than trumps pentagon. So much bigger.

[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.funami.tech 5 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Ffs he's going to bulldoze the Lincoln memorial

[–] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 3 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

thats located in the district of america yeah?

Correct, between the American Ocean and the National Ocean (to match baseball)

[–] technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

Every state is fundamentally based on violent control.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_religion