TAIPEI (Reuters) -China is more interested in expansionism than solving its own pressing economic and social issues, and Taiwan is determined to defend itself from Chinese aggression, the island's top security official said on Tuesday.

Beijing’s remarks came after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party chair Sanae Takaichi become country’s 1st female prime minister - Anadolu Ajansı

Chinese state-controlled organisations held an event on Tuesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's "retrocession" to Chinese rule, China's state news agency Xinhua reported.

BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Sunday for efforts to advance "reunification" in a message of congratulations to the new leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, whose election took place amid accusations of interference by Beijing.

Beijing’s statement comes a day after Chinese President Xi Jinping called for advancing ‘national reunification’ with Taiwan - Anadolu Ajansı

Cheng Li-wun’s victory reshapes Taiwan’s opposition politics, setting up a new confrontation over the island’s ties to China

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expects to reach a fair trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping and downplayed risks of a clash over the issue of Taiwan.

Most respondents on self-ruled island think the US leader is capable but unwilling to prevent military action, despite his assurances.

Lawmakers from Brussels and Beijing clashed on Russia and Taiwan, during their first official talks for seven years in the Belgian capital on Thursday. EU lawmakers and other people present said delegates from the National People's Congress (NPC) echoed Russian narratives on the cause of the three-year war in Ukraine,

Taiwan’s National Security Council head Joseph Wu said on Tuesday that China is more focused on expansionism than addressing its own economic and social difficulties, as he reaffirmed the island’s determination to defend itself from any Chinese aggression.