In a Japanese think tank’s latest simulation predicting who would win a cross-strait war, Taiwan emerges victorious, with Beijing failing to conquer the island. But both sides sustain heavy losses. As for the players, Beijing is on one side facing off with Taiwan, the United States, and Japan. The year is 2026, and the losses are tens of thousands killed or wounded on either side—with the tide turning at a key point in battle. But what about after 2026, when most experts predict China’s military growth will reach a new stage?

Topics in this episode:

1. War Game Simulation: China Loses in War Over Taiwan
2. CIA: China Has Doubt on Ability to Invade Taiwan
3. China Adjusts Military Law Experts Call It Prep for Taiwan War
4. War With Beijing to End When All Guns Are Fired: Taiwan
5. Rep. Mike Gallagher Rallies Lawmakers Against CCP ‘Police Station’ in NYC
6. Beijing Jet Soars near U.S. Aircraft Over S. China Sea
7. More Americans Worried About China Than Russia: Poll
8. India: No Joint Communique at G20 Amid Russia, China Objections
9. Chinese Communist Party Asks EY China Staff to Wear Party Loyalty Pin Badges at Work
10. Ireland Closes Foreign Investor Visa Scheme
11. U.S. Should Make China Understand There’s a Cost for Illegal Behavior: Eftimiades