It's a show of force that will be capable of sinking an aircraft carrier.what do you mean when you say China is giving an appropriate show of force ?
I doubt if the American military will want to test the waters against China's hypersonic missiles ability.
Regardless of the outcome, the next step up the ladder is almost certainly going to be the move to nuclear.
At least all sides have the comfort of knowing that serious precautions are being taken to avoid a war that neither side can win. Why would China want to exaggerate it's counterforce demonstration of strength?