US EditionJapan's Kishida says China seafood ban contrasts with wide support for Fukushima water release
- Japan's prime minister criticizes China's blanket ban on Japanese seafood in response to the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The release of treated wastewater began in late August and has met international safety standards with the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Chinese Premier Li Qiang was briefed on Japan's efforts during an in-person meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
- China's ban on Japanese seafood has had a significant impact on Japanese exporters, as China is the largest destination for Japanese seafood exports. In response, the Japanese government has approved an emergency fund of 20.7 billion yen to support affected exporters and explore new markets for Japanese seafood.
- The U.S. Has shown support for Japan by serving Fukushima vegetables and fruits at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized China's ban and emphasized the importance of scientific approaches and transparency. The U.S. Embassy is also collaborating with Japan to find new export destinations and expand domestic seafood consumption.
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Japan's Kishida says China seafood ban contrasts with wide support for Fukushima water release
TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's prime minister said that China's blanket ban on Japanese seafood in reaction to the release of treated radioactive water from a tsunami-ravaged nuclear power plant contrasts starkly with broad understanding shown by many other members of the international community.
Japan's Kishida says China seafood ban contrasts with wide support for Fukushima water release
Japan’s prime minister said that China’s blanket ban on Japanese seafood in reaction to the release of treated radioactive water from a tsunami-ravaged nuclear power plant contrasts starkly with broad understanding shown by many other members of the international community.The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on Japan’s northeastern coast started releasing treated and diluted radioactive wastewater in late August into the Pacific Ocean. The…
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