What could become a modern HMS Warrior moment?

What might be the modern equivalent of HMS Warrior, and which nation is most likely to build it?

The answer looks first to a future American cruiser and also points to the pace of development illustrated by China's Type 055.

A future American cruiser is considered a possible equivalent to HMS Warrior's effect on naval development. China's Type 055 provides another point of comparison because of the progress made over the preceding twenty years. The ships are discussed under their Chinese destroyer designation while acknowledging that other navies classify them as cruisers. Adopting other countries' successful ideas is described as one means of accelerating technical development instead of reproducing every stage independently.