China's Massive Military Command Center near Beijing

SOURCE www.telegraph.co.uk
China is building a massive military command center near Beijing, 10 times the size of the Pentagon, to potentially house reinforced military bunkers for protection in the event of a nuclear war. The facility is expected to surpass the Pentagon and signals Beijing's intention to develop advanced nuclear war-fighting capability.

Key Points

  • Massive construction site near Beijing for new military command center
  • Expected to be 10 times the size of the Pentagon
  • Signals Beijing's intention to develop advanced nuclear war-fighting capability

Pros

  • Enhanced protection for Chinese military top brass in the case of a nuclear war
  • Potential for greater security against US 'bunker buster' munitions and nuclear weapons

Cons

  • Rapid expansion of China's nuclear arsenal and potential threat to global security