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Author | Meng Hui Hu Lu Editor | Zhang Mimi
Reviewer | Chen Zhuoke
Bangong Lake. Source: Internet
A U.S. intelligence analysis company released satellite images showing China's construction of air defense facilities at Bangong Lake and Shiquanhe, which were widely reported by Indian media after being exaggerated, claiming that it contradicts the "Sino-Indian friendship" and is continuously increasing the deterrence power along the disputed border to maintain military superiority over India.
On October 23, researchers from the U.S. intelligence analysis company "All Source Analysis" released satellite images of two air defense facilities at Bangong Lake and Shiquanhe. The open-source intelligence team of "India Today" purchased satellite images from the U.S. space intelligence company Vantor for verification and reported on October 24, highlighting keywords such as "Bangong Lake," "near the 2020 conflict site," "facing the newly built Indian airport," and "South China Sea model," which triggered widespread reprints by Indian media.
Indian media believe that China's construction of air defense facilities on the eastern shore of Bangong Lake and Shiquanhe indicates continued military construction on the sensitive western border, raising concerns about its long-term strategic intentions.
Source: WeChat official account "Meng Hui Hu Lu"
The report states that the new buildings on the eastern shore of Bangong Lake include command and control centers, barracks, garages, ammunition depots, and radar positions. This design is very similar to the missile shelters in China's South China Sea. The complex is still under construction, and the same air defense facilities also appear in Gar County, facing the newly constructed Noma Airport of India.
The ground-to-air missile base on the eastern shore of Bangong Lake. Source: AllSource Analysis
The ground-to-air missile base on the eastern shore of Bangong Lake. Source: Vantor
Source: WeChat official account "Meng Hui Hu Lu"
The ground-to-air missile base at Shiquanhe. Source: AllSource Analysis
The ground-to-air missile base at Shiquanhe. Source: Vantor
The analysis points out that the most noteworthy is a set of missile launch shelters with retractable sliding roofs, which can accommodate two transport and launch vehicles of the "Hongqi-9" long-range ground-to-air missile system and can directly launch missiles through roof windows, thus enhancing survival capability and combat readiness. These facilities are connected via a wired data network, integrating air defense components with real-time command and control systems.
Source: WeChat official account "Meng Hui Hu Lu"
Source: WeChat official account "Meng Hui Hu Lu"
Missile launch shelters with retractable sliding roofs, capable of accommodating two transport and launch vehicles and direct missile launching through roof windows. Source: "India Today"
The report further analyzes that the continuous expansion of infrastructure in this area reflects China's strategy to strengthen air defense coverage and constantly increase deterrence power along the disputed border. China is building a solid air defense belt in the Ladakh theater by replicating the South China Sea model, maintaining tactical advantages and rapid response capabilities against India.
"The First Post" pointed out that behind this news is the ironic "Sino-Indian friendship": Chinese Ambassador to India supported India, believing that the U.S. tariffs on India are unreasonable, and compromising on trade issues would only embolden the aggressors. Modi went to Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit to meet with Chinese officials. Direct flights between the two countries are about to resume; India has resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens; and both countries have resumed pilgrimage activities.
Source: WeChat official account "Meng Hui Hu Lu"
Source: WeChat official account "Meng Hui Hu Lu"
This article is reprinted from the WeChat official account "Meng Hui Hu Lu" on October 26, 2025, titled "【Indian Media Claims China Repeats the South China Sea Model to Build an Air Defense Belt Along the Border】".
Editor: Zhang Mimi
Reviewer: Chen Zhuoke
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