What Is the CCP’s Intent Behind Building a Military Base 10 Times the Size of the Pentagon in Beijing’s Suburbs

In the early hours of the opening day of the Two Sessions this March, two massive fireballs streaked across the night sky in Beijing, falling from the sky and exploding mid-descent. (Image from the internet)

People News - Since the first day of the Lunar New Year, three major "secret" events exposed by foreign media—earthquakes, the pandemic, and the construction of a massive military city in Beijing’s suburbs—have once again revealed the CCP’s sinister nature to the world. Among these, the military base near Beijing has drawn particular attention in recent days. Some analysts believe it could be a nuclear war bunker for top CCP leaders, serving as the "ultimate shelter" for the Party leadership.

According to Radio France Internationale (RFI), citing current and former U.S. officials, the Chinese military is constructing a command center in western Beijing’s suburbs that is at least 10 times the size of the Pentagon, potentially making it the largest such facility in the world. Satellite images obtained by the Financial Times show a construction site approximately 1,500 acres in size, located 30 kilometers southwest of Beijing, featuring numerous deep excavation sites. Experts estimate that construction began in mid-2024. Military analysts speculate that these deep pits are intended to house large, reinforced bunkers designed to protect PLA leaders in case of conflict—including potential nuclear war. Intelligence analysts have referred to this project as the "Beijing Military City," and U.S. intelligence agencies believe the complex will serve as the PLA’s wartime command center.

This development inevitably raises concerns about the CCP’s rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal and stockpile of warheads in recent years.

The CCP’s Relentless Nuclear Expansion

The U.S. Department of Defense recently released a report on China’s military capabilities, stating that the CCP now possesses more than 600 nuclear warheads, a number expected to surpass 1,000 by 2030. Currently, China is constructing 350 missile silos. According to U.S. defense officials, repeated attempts to engage China in dialogue regarding its nuclear buildup have been met with rejection. Over the next decade, the PLA is expected to continue rapidly developing a diverse and technologically advanced arsenal, including expanding its nuclear capabilities from low-yield precision-strike missiles to intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems with multi-megaton warheads. Various analytical models estimate that China’s actual defense spending exceeds its publicly disclosed budget by 40% to 90%, with a primary focus on Taiwan, the East China Sea, and the South China Sea.

Reports indicate that Xi Jinping has ordered the Ministry of National Defense to strengthen military capabilities in preparation for a forced invasion of Taiwan by 2027.

The CCP’s aggressive military buildup, particularly its construction of hundreds of solid-fuel missile silos, including the ongoing development of three new silo fields for solid-fuel ICBMs, as well as the rapid and opaque expansion of launch sites for liquid-fuel DF-5 ICBMs, has raised concerns across the Indo-Pacific region regarding Beijing’s strategic intentions.

Reports suggest that these missile fields include at least 300 new ICBM silos. Intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) are ballistic missiles with a range exceeding 5,500 kilometers.

The World Fears for Indo-Pacific Stability

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned that the region is facing "the risk of strategic competition escalating into conflict," potentially involving territorial disputes on land and at sea, including key hotspots such as the Malacca Strait and the Taiwan Strait. She previously stated, "Indo-Pacific nations have not received the transparency and sense of security they seek from major powers in the region." Analysts suggest that Beijing’s efforts to enhance its nuclear and missile capabilities may be aimed at deterring the United States and its allies, discouraging them from intervening if the CCP launches an invasion of Taiwan.

Dr. Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, director of the Centre for Security, Strategy, and Technology at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi, wrote last year: "Many expect that this buildup could push Beijing to recognize the importance of dialogue and transparency, potentially leading to at least a relative pause in its nuclear expansion. If China does not halt its buildup, its nuclear expansion could trigger an arms race, causing global arsenals to grow uncontrollably."

Since coming to power in 2012, Xi Jinping has been committed to the so-called "modernization" of the Chinese military. He has previously announced plans to establish a "world-class military" by 2049. U.S. reports indicate that the PLA Rocket Force has also been seeking to develop an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying out conventional strikes against targets in the U.S. mainland, Hawaii, and Alaska.

Now, with the CCP building a military city in the suburbs of Beijing, the intention of military expansion and war preparedness is clear. As the CCP approaches its demise, with unresolved domestic conflicts and an international blockade preventing it from achieving global dominance, it may become desperate and risk an all-out war. This poses a serious challenge to global nuclear stability.

CCP’s Insane Pursuit of Global Hegemony

This development is forcing major world powers to reconsider their strategic positioning. The UN’s chief nuclear nonproliferation officer has warned of an "unprecedented global nuclear arms race." The Financial Times previously quoted Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stating that the global nonproliferation regime is under "unprecedented pressure."

The construction of this military city near Beijing coincides with the PLA’s efforts to develop new weapons and projects ahead of its centennial in 2027. Dennis Wilder, former China Director at the U.S. National Security Council and former CIA Deputy Assistant Director for East Asia and the Pacific, told the press: "If confirmed, this new, advanced underground command bunker, built for Xi and other top military leaders, indicates that Beijing not only aims to establish a world-class conventional military force but also intends to develop advanced nuclear warfare capabilities."

Renny Babiarz, a former imagery analyst at the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, stated that satellite images show at least 100 cranes working within a 5-square-kilometer area to develop underground infrastructure.
"The imagery suggests the construction of multiple underground facilities, likely connected by underground tunnels."

Since the CCP has not disclosed any details regarding the construction and intended use of this facility, external analysts have had to rely on expert assessments. Some have questioned whether this location is suitable for building an underground bunker. Xu Yanzhi, a researcher at the Taipei-based Strategic and Wargaming Research Association, commented:
"The land area is significantly larger than that of a typical military camp or academy, so we can only speculate that it could be intended for an administrative institution or a large training base."

However, a former senior U.S. intelligence official countered this assessment, stating: "China’s main security command center has been located in Xishan. The size, scale, and partially buried design of this new facility suggest that it will replace the Xishan complex as the primary wartime command center." The former intelligence official added: "Chinese leaders likely believe that this new facility will be better equipped to withstand U.S. 'bunker-buster' munitions and even nuclear attacks. It may also incorporate more advanced, secure communications systems and provide room for the expansion of PLA capabilities and missions."

A China researcher familiar with these satellite images noted that the site has all the hallmarks of a "sensitive military facility," including heavy-duty reinforced concrete and deeply buried tunnels. "This fortress has only one purpose—to serve as the doomsday bunker for China’s increasingly complex and powerful military."

Netizens have dubbed it the "Doomsday Bunker," exposing the CCP’s underlying mentality: either rule the world or destroy it along with itself. The urgency with which the CCP seeks global domination has reached a level of sheer insanity.