“近90年来首次”，日本军舰访问新西兰首都，美媒又扯中国

Core Points - Japanese destroyers "Ise" and "Suzutsuki," carrying over 500 crew members, visited Wellington, New Zealand, marking the first visit by Japanese warships to the capital in nearly 90 years [1] - This visit occurs amid Japan's increasing efforts to deepen bilateral military cooperation with New Zealand, Australia, and other Pacific nations, aiming for a "free and open Indo-Pacific" [1][3] Group 1 - Japan's defense forces are collaborating with New Zealand, Australia, and other Pacific island nations [1][3] - New Zealand is focusing on strengthening its strategic and military relationships in Asia as part of its diplomatic policy adjustment [3] - New Zealand has initiated negotiations for a defense logistics agreement with Japan to enhance cooperation [3] Group 2 - The last visit of Japanese warships to Wellington was in 1936, with a Japanese vessel visiting Auckland in 2016 [3] - The Pacific region, rich in resources and strategically important, is becoming a focal point for major global powers [3] - The region is characterized as a battleground for influence between China and Western countries, with the U.S. and allies emphasizing the maintenance of a "free and open Indo-Pacific" [3]