US Lawmakers Simulate AI-Enabled Chinese Cyberattacks in Taiwan Crisis War Game
On July 22, 2026, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a tabletop exercise for members and staff of the House Homeland Security Committee and the House China Select Committee, simulating a Taiwan crisis in summer 2027. The scenario involved China launching massive military exercises around Taiwan, followed by AI-enabled cyberattacks targeting US transportation and logistics networks critical for deploying American forces. Participants, including Reps. Eli Crane, Michael Guest, Michael McCaul, Shri Thanedar, and Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández, had to prioritize defending networks, coordinate with private sector operators, and assess whether moving forces would deter or escalate conflict. The exercise featured AI-driven attacks such as stolen credentials, logistics system interference, misinformation campaigns, and prompt injection attacks. Rep. McCaul referenced Anthropic's powerful 'Mythos' AI model, warning China is only 3-5 months behind US capabilities. The scenario mirrors real-world concerns about the Chinese-backed Volt Typhoon hacking group's long-term infiltration of US critical infrastructure.
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