US EditionChina bans imports of Japanese seafood as diplomatic dispute deepens
China suspended Japanese seafood imports citing safety concerns over Fukushima wastewater after Japan's new PM suggested possible military action on Taiwan; seafood exports to China were $2.5 billion in 2023.
- China informed Japan that it will reimpose a ban on all Japanese seafood imports amid an escalating diplomatic row over Taiwan.
- The ban comes after Japan's new prime minister said a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatening Japan's survival could trigger a military response.
- China has protested the remarks, urged its citizens not to travel to Japan, and vowed to "protect the safety" of foreigners in China.
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China to suspend imports of Japanese seafood in latest escalation over Taiwan comments
A photo taken on September 14, 2024, shows seafood at Jimiya fishing port in Qingdao, China, on September 14, 2024. Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images (HONG KONG) — China will suspend imports of Japanese seafood, according to ABC News partner NHK, escalating a diplomatic dispute triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments suggesting Tokyo could take military action if China attacks Taiwan. Chinese authorities said the i…
China-Japan feud: Indian seafood exporters gain after Beijing blocks imports from Tokyo
Indian seafood exporters surged as much as 11% on Wednesday following media reports that China had notified Japan of plans to suspend imports from the country, a move that could shift demand toward alternative suppliers such as India.
China has again halted imports of Japanese seafood following controversial remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan. Imports had just resumed earlier this month.
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