Key part of China’s policy is belligerence. They got all the money and technology from America and Europe free. In the end they are acting foolish and stupid towards their benefactors.
Whatever has to happen will happen with China and US confrontation over Taiwan. Although the Chinese leader thinks that China will conquer Taiwan, yet with a very inexperienced and newly built military and navy, that is unlikely to happen. The net result will be; no conquest but Chinese pre-eminent position as an exporter will be demolished. Then, Heavens will ordain a new ruler.