The government even planned to equip the shelters with free tea, chairs, books and newspapers for those trying to escape the heat.
The bomb shelters, the report said, covered an area of more than 70,000 square meters – or some 17.3 acres – and could accommodate tens of thousands of people.
While "civil defense" fallout shelters may sound like an anachronism to many in the West, the Chinese have maintained an elaborate, large and sophisticated system, as the size of the Chongquin facility suggests.
The shelters are built for quick and easy access to the public from home or work.
But some Western intelligence analysts believe there is more to this official announcement by the Chinese than public relations, reports Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin.
"I don't think the Chinese leadership is only interested in appearing beneficent and caring toward its people," one well-placed intelligence source told the premium online intelligence newsletter. "That might be a side benefit to this announcement, but I strongly suspect there is much more to this story than meets the eye."
The Chinese specialist agreed with others knowledgeable about nuclear arms that such a maneuver – opening up large fallout shelters to the public on a regular basis would serve two strategic purposes for Beijing:
It would familiarize the Chinese people to the shelters, making it easier to evacuate the public in times of potential nuclear attack; It would confuse Western intelligence analysts who monitor movements of the Chinese public by satellite as evidence of the government's intentions; In addition to monitoring missile launches, U.S. national security officials keep an eye on large-scale public movements in countries like China. If, for instance, city residents were seen moving in large numbers into fallout shelters, it would be a sign the government might be preparing for an attack of some kind.
But if such massive movements became routine – because shelters are opened up in the heat of summer and in the cold of winter to provide shelters from the elements – then such movements would more likely be disregarded as militarily insignificant in the West.
"Think about it," said one U.S. intelligence source. "If you were planning, at some point in the future, to launch a pre-emptive first strike on some enemy, wouldn't it make sense to do what the Chinese are doing?"
"The government even planned to equip the shelters with free tea, chairs, books and newspapers for those trying to escape the heat."
Darn, now if there was going to serve egg rolls and fried rice, maybe...
We need about 500,000 Planes carrying a couple tons of dirt each..
Don't get to carried away. If there is a nuclear war, those shelters won't be much use.
Attn: PRC section
Chongqing, once the industrial base of China, is now the major southern banking center. The province, located in the heart of China, has a population of 32 million, with about 4 million living in the city of Chongqing.
Strategically, Chongqing is home to many of the country's great minds: Engineers; Financiers, Military Doctors and Educators.
Where in China is "central Chongqing" and how important is it? [i.e. is it across Taiwan, or does that area include anything particularly important in terms of economical or political infrastructure?]
ping
We gave up on bomb shelters long ago. In the long run it won't matter if some survive unless they are top gov't officials. It is important the top gov't officials survive because only they know where the key to the liquor cabinet is.
Yawn!
Trusting the intentions of a Commie is always a mistake. They'll try to rob you at every turn. Killing their own people, so what's the problem?
Less than twenty acres,,,I wouldn't want to be one of those tens of thousands crammed into such a small area....where are the other tens of MILLIONS of residents going to stay???? The Dodger Stadium parking is a packed mess after a game with only fifty thousand on more than twenty acres.... blufffff...
Less than twenty acres,,,I wouldn't want to be one of those tens of thousands crammed into such a small area....where are the other tens of MILLIONS of residents going to stay???? The Dodger Stadium parking is a packed mess after a game with only fifty thousand on more than twenty acres.... blufffff...
Sorry, I don't believe much of anything anymore from WND.