China Constructs Massive Military Facility As US Intelligence Tracks Progress

China is advancing construction on a vast military facility near Beijing, one that intelligence experts believe will serve as a command hub in wartime scenarios. Satellite images analyzed by U.S. intelligence indicate the complex spans approximately 1,500 acres, making it nearly ten times the size of the Pentagon.

Dubbed “Beijing Military City” by analysts, the site is being closely watched due to its extensive underground infrastructure. The imagery reveals deep excavations, which experts suggest are designed for reinforced bunkers and subterranean tunnels, ensuring military leadership remains operational during conflicts, including potential nuclear confrontations.

Construction reportedly began in mid-2024, and intelligence officials note a significant presence of heavy machinery and cranes. Renny Babiarz, a former analyst at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, stated that the facility’s design points to multiple underground command centers interconnected by passageways.

Dennis Wilder, a former head of China analysis at the CIA, remarked on the significance of the project. “If confirmed, this new advanced underground command bunker for the military leadership, including President Xi as the chairman of the Central Military Commission, signals Beijing’s intent to build not only a world-class conventional force but also an advanced nuclear warfighting capability,” he said.

China’s government has not disclosed details about the project. The Chinese embassy in Washington, D.C., responded to inquiries stating they were “not aware of the details” and reiterated that China follows a “defensive” military policy. However, the scale and secrecy surrounding the development have fueled concerns among U.S. intelligence officials.

Reports suggest that China is expanding its military capabilities in preparation for the People’s Liberation Army’s centennial in 2027. Intelligence assessments have linked this growing military infrastructure to China’s broader strategic objectives, including its long-term goals regarding Taiwan.