日澳“2+2”会谈盯着中国讨论防务合作，专家：加剧地区紧张局势

Group 1 - Japan and Australia held a "2+2" meeting on defense and foreign affairs, emphasizing their opposition to China's military activities in the East and South China Seas, and the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait for regional and international security [1][2] - The joint statement from the meeting indicated both countries' willingness and capability to play a leading role in achieving a "free and open Indo-Pacific" [1] - Japan announced the introduction of its latest Aegis destroyers to Australia, marking a significant enhancement in defense cooperation between the two nations [1] Group 2 - Military experts noted that Japan and Australia are deepening security cooperation in alignment with the U.S. "Indo-Pacific strategy," with both countries developing offensive military capabilities under the pretext of a "China threat" [2] - Japan is advancing its military capabilities with hypersonic missiles and aircraft carrier modifications, while Australia is developing nuclear submarines through the AUKUS partnership and collaborating with Japan on equipment [2] - This collaboration is seen as exacerbating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region and revealing the intent to act as a proxy for the U.S. in the strategic competition with China [2]