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China Expands Military Base for Taiwan Combat Simulations

10/2/2025

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China expanded the Zhurihe Training Base in Inner Mongolia, nearly tripling its size since 2020.
A 280-meter tunnel connects the mock Presidential Office to the Judicial Yuan.
The site replicates key Taiwanese government buildings, including the Presidential Office and Judicial Yuan.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducts combat-simulation exercises against Taiwan's leadership, with Xi Jinping emphasizing realistic training since 2012.

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Story summary

China expanded the Zhurihe Training Base in Inner Mongolia, nearly tripling its size since 2020.
A 280-meter tunnel connects the mock Presidential Office to the Judicial Yuan.
The site replicates key Taiwanese government buildings, including the Presidential Office and Judicial Yuan.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducts combat-simulation exercises against Taiwan's leadership, with Xi Jinping emphasizing realistic training since 2012.