A US think tank war-gamed dozens of scenarios, suggesting some options and pitfalls for all sides

The report from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) also said that its coal supplies would be depleted in seven weeks and its oil reserves in 20 weeks.

The authors of the report, which was released on Thursday, analysed 26 war-gaming scenarios to understand Taiwan’s military challenges in countering a blockade from Beijing.

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