Taiwan's armed forces announced the approach of 57 aircraft and four ships of the Chinese army

This is stated in the summary of the Taiwanese defense department.

"From 6:00 a.m. on January 8 to 6:00 a.m. on January 9, 57 aircraft and four ships of the People's Liberation Army of China were observed around Taiwan," the report said.

On January 5, a US Navy destroyer passed through the Taiwan Strait.

According to the Financial Times, the US and Japanese military are stepping up cooperation amid a possible conflict with China over Taiwan.