I can’t see China invading Taiwan. I think they will blockade Taiwan, destroying their economy. During the starving of Taiwan by blockade an agreement among the two warring Chinese factions will be arrived at. Unless, of course, the fools in DC attempt to destroy the Chicom blockading forces. The loss of a US carrier in the South China Sea will most likely be the catalyst for an eventual nuclear exchange between the US and China.
What happens if the CCP/RF preemptively sink ALL our carriers (No defense to a Kinzhal). This is why development of AI/communication/robotics in the Ukraine is critical. There is no sense in trying to defend Taiwan if this technology becomes effective in clearing trenches and cityscapes. This article compares the technology we have now to WWI pilots hand launching bombs into trenches. Where it may go is a separate killshot from a drone to each human the AI facial recognition identifies. Scary.