China begins construction of military command center for combat operations in Beijing

US intelligence reveals China is building a massive wartime military command center in Beijing—10x the size of the Pentagon.

• Location: 20 miles southwest of Beijing
• Size: 1,500 acres (607 hectares)
• Construction: Started mid-2024, completion expected 2027
• Features extensive underground facilities for nuclear war protection
• Will be world's largest military installation

STRATEGIC CONTEXT:

• Coincides with PLA's 100th anniversary in 2027
• US intelligence suggests Xi Jinping plans Taiwan attack before 2027
• Former CIA China advisor: indicates preparation for nuclear war superiority

Significance: Represents major escalation in China's military preparedness, particularly regarding Taiwan and nuclear capabilities