China isn't stupid enough to shoot a lowly senator's plane, it's another thing if US military approached TAiwan with goal of instigating separation.China will definitely engage than.
China will not allow the US to dictate the game,China will play the game at their own pace,China is not trying to imitate some street thug pretending to be tough by thoughtlessly lashing out on anything. China wants to win the game ,not just look tough.
Americans can cherish their political theatre,all I see is advantage to China from this stupid move by the US senator.