Taipei replica in remote Chinese province fans Taiwan invasion fears
www.france24.com
Satellite images verified by FRANCE 24 reveal that China has built a replica of Taipei’s presidential district in remote Inner Mongolia, fuelling speculation that Beijing intends to use the site as a…

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The satellite images reveal a layout of streets strongly resembling the Bo’ai Special Zone, a restricted area in Taipei’s Zhongzheng District that houses Taiwan’s most important state buildings, including the presidential palace, the supreme court, the ministry of justice and the central bank of Taiwan.

The Bo’ai Special Zone is subject to specific regulations, including a strict ban on overflight.

  •  Possibly linux   ( @possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip ) English
    30•7 months ago

    It is surprising to me that there are so many Chinese sympathizers. It is bad if and when China invades Taiwan just like is is bad that Russia is in Ukraine. It also would be bad if the US invaded Cuba.

    You do not build a mock city unless you are looking to invade.

    •  CoopaLoopa   ( @CoopaLoopa@lemmy.dbzer0.com ) 
      3•7 months ago

      ChapoTH and Sino enjoyers likely have an alert bot for any post with China, Taiwan, CCP, etc. in the title/body.

      Imagine caring so much about international news that you get pinged like it was a text message from a loved one.