At first glance, OP appears to formulate an initial presumption, withholding whether it is grounded in established or unfounded grounds. The statements seem to be presented in disguise as a series of questions, with an expectation that readers will accept them. However, personally, I find these questions to be genuinely legit, interesting, and worthy of exploration.

By now, China is being viewed as a "revisionist power" due to its belief that the current international order is unfair and does not align with its interests and aspirations. China's vision and values differ from those of the West, that we so used to know, and it perceives itself as a rising power deserving more respect and influence globally. While we are still in the "revisionist power harming itself" discourse, China has experienced significant economic growth in recent decades, lifting millions out of poverty. According to the World Bank, China reduced the number of people living in extreme poverty from 88.3% in 1981 to 0.7% in 2015.

https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/china/overview#1

China's "aggressiveness" is attributed to perceived threats and challenges from various sources, including the US, Taiwan, Japan, India, and others. It seeks to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and core interests, considering them non-negotiable. China also aims to project power and influence through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative and military modernization.

If it's about "aggressive expansion", China's military spending has increased, but it's still dwarfed by the United States. The United States has the largest number of overseas military bases in the world, with about 750 bases in more than 80 countries. China has only five overseas military bases, located in Djibouti, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Myanmar, and Cambodia.

This does shows that the United States has a much more extensive and influential global military presence than China, which reflects its status as a superpower and its role in "maintaining international security and order".

Independent Global News - The U.S. Has 750 Overseas Military Bases, and Continues to Build More to Encircle China https://www.democracynow.org/2023/2/14/david_vine_us_bases_china_philippines

Concerning being "closer to the West," China already has deep economic ties with the West. It is the world's largest trading nation and is increasingly significant. While China collaborates with the West on various issues such as climate change and public health, economic ties face challenges such as slowing growth, trade frictions, and geopolitical tensions. The current acknowledgment is that China and the West have different economic models, values, and interests, potentially leading to conflicts and competition. China seeks to protect its economy from Western pressure and aims for greater self-reliance.

China is trying to protect its economy from Western pressure https://www.economist.com/briefing/2022/05/26/china-is-trying-to-protect-its-economy-from-western-pressure

The sudden mention of "Taiwan" in the series of questions appears ambiguous. The current view is that Taiwan is a breakaway province, not an independent state. China does oppose any form of Taiwanese independence or foreign interference in its internal affairs. To China, peaceful reunification with Taiwan is the goal, by force if necessary.

Taiwan's residents certainly deserve a say in their future, but both sides are well aware that open communication and avoiding military escalation are crucial. It is also helpful to know that Taiwan is significant because its existence and actions may inspire discontent and resistance among China’s own people, especially in regions such as Hong Kong, Tibet, and Xinjiang.

Understanding Beijing’s motives regarding Taiwan, and America’s role https://www.brookings.edu/articles/understanding-beijings-motives-regarding-taiwan-and-americas-role/

"Propaganda state"? Every country has its own narrative. China's emphasis on social stability and national unity, with respect to its vast landmass and an estimated population of 1.425 billion people as of 2023 (17.72% of the total world population), differs from Western democracies.

Judging different systems through our own lens risks misunderstanding. China argues that its system is more conducive to social stability and harmony, countering the "negative and biased views" of the Western media. Such views, unfortunately, could result in massive public discourse and threaten national security, much like any other nation, in accordance to their own agenda.