What it will look like if China launches cyberattacks in the U.S.

Top lawmakers, the U.S. intelligence community and cybersecurity officials have warned in recent weeks that if an invasion happens, China would likely try to hobble critical U.S. systems with cyberattacks on military transport systems like ports and railroads, or against key civilian services like water and electricity. "If Xi Jinping moves on Taiwan, we should assume he'll launch cyberattacks against the United States as part of the operation," Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chair of the House Select Committee on China, said in an emailed statement. "This would likely include attacks on our electrical grid, water systems and communications infrastructure —…