Japan’s Sankei Shimbun reports that satellite imagery obtained by the National Institute for Fundamental Studies of National Problems (Kokki Ken) reveals that China’s military has recently constructed a “mock Judicial Yuan” (Supreme Court) at its Zhurihe training base in Inner Mongolia.
Zhurihe, China’s largest military training base, already contains replicas of several Taiwanese government buildings, including a “mock Presidential Office” and a “mock Ministry of Foreign Affairs.” China Central Television (CCTV) previously broadcast footage of the mock Presidential Office during a 2015 live-fire Army exercise.
The “mock Presidential Office” and “mock Judicial Yuan” are connected by a 280-meter underground tunnel, reportedly designed to simulate a “decapitation strike” scenario targeting Taiwan’s leadership. Analysts suggest that these structures serve as tools not only for military training but also for psychological warfare – intended to project Beijing’s readiness and intimidate Taiwan.
Source: Radio France International, October 2, 2025
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