Japan hopes to resolve China's seafood ban over Fukushima's wastewater release within WTO's scope
1 year, 3 months ago

Japan hopes to resolve China's seafood ban over Fukushima's wastewater release within WTO's scope

The Independent  

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Japan's foreign minister seeks "positive" direction in bilateral ties during his visit to China
3 weeks ago

Japan's foreign minister seeks "positive" direction in bilateral ties during his visit to China

The Independent  

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Xi and Ishiba meet amid tensions as China urges Japan to ‘properly handle’ history
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Xi and Ishiba meet amid tensions as China urges Japan to ‘properly handle’ history

The Independent  

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IAEA team samples seawater near Fukushima plant to ensure safe release of wastewater
3 months, 1 week ago

IAEA team samples seawater near Fukushima plant to ensure safe release of wastewater

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A team of scientists from the International Atomic Energy Agency arrived in Fukushima on Monday as part of an annual monitoring and sampling mission to ensure safety of the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, officials said. Japan began discharging the wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in August 2023. China protested and blocked …

Wastewater calls for caution
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wastewater calls for caution

China Daily  

Nuclear-contaminated wastewater is released from the Fukushima Daiichi power plant into the ocean on Aug 24. That China and Japan have reached a consensus recently, after several rounds of negotiations, on some issues related to Japan's discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant that was destroyed by an earthquake-triggered tsunami in 2011 is indeed good news. …

Wastewater calls for caution
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wastewater calls for caution

China Daily  

Nuclear-contaminated wastewater is released from the Fukushima Daiichi power plant into the ocean on Aug 24. That China and Japan have reached a consensus recently, after several rounds of negotiations, on some issues related to Japan's discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant that was destroyed by an earthquake-triggered tsunami in 2011 is indeed good news. …

Japan and China reach deal over Fukushima water release and move closer to resolving seafood ban
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan and China reach deal over Fukushima water release and move closer to resolving seafood ban

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan and China announced Friday that they have reached a deal resolving their disputes over the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean and Beijing’s subsequent ban on Japanese seafood. Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that the two sides have reached “a certain level of mutual understanding” …

The treated discharge from Japan’s ruined Fukushima nuclear plant is safe, IAEA chief says on visit
10 months ago

The treated discharge from Japan’s ruined Fukushima nuclear plant is safe, IAEA chief says on visit

Associated Press  

FUTABA, Japan — The head of the U.N. atomic agency observed firsthand the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant’s ongoing radioactive wastewater discharges for the first time since the contentious program began months ago and called it an “encouraging start.” International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi watched treated radioactive water being mixed with massive amounts of seawater and examined a …

How Fukushima waste water release is hurting Japanese beauty brands
11 months, 3 weeks ago

How Fukushima waste water release is hurting Japanese beauty brands

Firstpost  

It’s not a good time to be in the cosmetics and skin care industry. On Tuesday, P&G announced that sales of its high-end SK-II skin-care brand fell 34 per cent in the greater China region between October and December of last year. In fact, in November last year, Shiseido stock fell to a 16-year low last year as Chinese steered …

Top diplomats from Japan and China meet in South Korea ahead of 3-way regional talks
1 year, 1 month ago

Top diplomats from Japan and China meet in South Korea ahead of 3-way regional talks

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Top diplomats from Japan and China met for bilateral talks Saturday to try to resolve disputes including China’s ban on Japanese seafood, which has hit Japanese exporters. China’s ban on Japanese seafood has been in place since the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant began discharging treated radioactive wastewater into the sea on Aug. 24. China calls the discharge …

Japan, China agree on a constructive relationship, but reach only vague promises in seafood dispute
1 year, 1 month ago

Japan, China agree on a constructive relationship, but reach only vague promises in seafood dispute

The Independent  

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Japan’s Fishing Sector Struggles After China Seafood Ban
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan’s Fishing Sector Struggles After China Seafood Ban

The Diplomat  

Last month, the operator of the devastated Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, TEPCO, began its second release of treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, despite seafood exports plummeting from Beijing’s retaliatory ban on Japanese marine products. The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the Japanese government has “not proved the legitimacy of the decision to discharge the water into the sea.” …

Japanese consumers are eating more local fish in spite of China’s ban due to Fukushima wastewater
1 year, 2 months ago

Japanese consumers are eating more local fish in spite of China’s ban due to Fukushima wastewater

Associated Press  

IWAKI, Japan — Local fishing communities feared the worst when the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant began discharging treated radioactive wastewater into the sea. I’ve been checking sampling results and I trust them.” The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant started releasing treated and diluted radioactive wastewater into the sea on Aug. 24. China’s seafood ban and reports of its impact …

Politicized 'bulk buying' of problematic seafood
1 year, 2 months ago

Politicized 'bulk buying' of problematic seafood

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY The world's largest economy has finally kept its word. The superpower, known for breaking promises, has tried to offset China's ban on Japanese seafood by buying 1 metric ton of scallops from Japan after a G7 trade ministers' meeting it led in Sakai, Osaka, called for repealing the ban on Japanese seafood over nuclear contamination concerns. Reports …

UN nuclear agency team watches Japanese lab workers prepare fish samples from damaged nuclear plant
1 year, 2 months ago

UN nuclear agency team watches Japanese lab workers prepare fish samples from damaged nuclear plant

The Independent  

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Sushi standoff spreads as Russia joins China in banning Japanese seafood
1 year, 2 months ago

Sushi standoff spreads as Russia joins China in banning Japanese seafood

The Independent  

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Russia suspends Japanese seafood imports
1 year, 2 months ago

Russia suspends Japanese seafood imports

Firstpost  

Russia said the restrictions would remain in place until the necessary exhaustive information to confirm the safety of seafood produce is forthcoming Russia said Monday it was suspending all Japanese seafood imports, mirroring a recent move by China over Tokyo’s release of wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia’s body responsible for regulating agriculture products, said it was …

US ambassador to Japan calls Chinese ban on Japanese seafood ‘economic coercion’
1 year, 3 months ago

US ambassador to Japan calls Chinese ban on Japanese seafood ‘economic coercion’

Associated Press  

Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel accused China on Friday of using “economic coercion” against Japan by banning imports of Japanese seafood in response to the release of treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean, while Chinese boats continue to fish off Japan’s coasts. “Economic coercion is the most persistent and pernicious tool in their economic toolbox,” …

Residents and fishermen file a lawsuit demanding a halt to the release of Fukushima wastewater
1 year, 4 months ago

Residents and fishermen file a lawsuit demanding a halt to the release of Fukushima wastewater

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Fishermen and residents of Fukushima and five other prefectures along Japan’s northeastern coast filed a lawsuit Friday demanding a halt to the ongoing release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. In the lawsuit filed with Fukushima District Court, the 151 plaintiffs, two-thirds from Fukushima and the rest from Tokyo and four …

Japan’s Kishida says China seafood ban contrasts with wide support for Fukushima water release
1 year, 4 months ago

Japan’s Kishida says China seafood ban contrasts with wide support for Fukushima water release

Associated Press  

TOKYO — 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. He said Japan has broadly gained understanding from the international community, and that in sharp contrast, China’s blanket …

Japan's WTO complaint against China most ridiculous
1 year, 4 months ago

Japan's WTO complaint against China most ridiculous

China Daily  

SHI YU | China Daily Ignoring the strong opposition from the international community, local fishers and civil society organizations, the Japanese government began discharging the radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea on Aug 24. Japan's detrimental action has drawn condemnation from people both at home and abroad, and prompted many countries and regions, including …

Japan's WTO complaint against China most ridiculous
1 year, 4 months ago

Japan's WTO complaint against China most ridiculous

China Daily  

SHI YU | China Daily Ignoring the strong opposition from the international community, local fishers and civil society organizations, the Japanese government began discharging the radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea on Aug 24. Japan's detrimental action has drawn condemnation from people both at home and abroad, and prompted many countries and regions, including …

Japan hits out at China’s ‘totally unacceptable’ seafood ban as it rolls out emergency fund
1 year, 4 months ago

Japan hits out at China’s ‘totally unacceptable’ seafood ban as it rolls out emergency fund

The Independent  

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Japan announces emergency relief for seafood exporters hit by China’s ban over Fukushima water
1 year, 4 months ago

Japan announces emergency relief for seafood exporters hit by China’s ban over Fukushima water

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Monday a 20.7 billion yen emergency fund to help exporters hit by China’s ban on Japanese seafood over the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. Chinese trade restrictions have affected Japanese seafood exporters since even before the release began, with shipments held up at Chinese …

US ambassador to Japan visits Fukushima, expects US support in seafood dispute
1 year, 4 months ago

US ambassador to Japan visits Fukushima, expects US support in seafood dispute

Firstpost  

On Thursday, Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited the largest fish market in Tokyo and announced that his cabinet will develop measures to support the fishing industry by the beginning of the following week Rahm Emanuel, the American ambassador to Japan, visited the Fukushima area on Thursday and informed reporters that he anticipated the United States would back Japan in …

Japan: US Envoy Slams China as He Feasts on Fish from Fukushima
1 year, 4 months ago

Japan: US Envoy Slams China as He Feasts on Fish from Fukushima

News 18  

The US envoy to Japan feasted on fish from Fukushima on Thursday, saying that water discharged from the crippled nuclear plant was safer than that “dumped” by Chinese atomic facilities. China banned all seafood imports from its neighbour last week after Japan began releasing wastewater from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean, accusing Tokyo of treating the ocean like a “sewer”. …

U.S. envoy visits Fukushima to eat fish, criticize China’s seafood ban over wastewater release
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. envoy visits Fukushima to eat fish, criticize China’s seafood ban over wastewater release

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The U.S. ambassador to Japan visited a city in Fukushima on Thursday and had a seafood lunch with the mayor, talked to fishermen and stocked up on local produce to show they are safe after the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, backing Japan while criticizing China’s ban on Japanese …

Japanese ministers eat Fukushima fish to show it's safe after nuclear plant wastewater is discharged
1 year, 4 months ago

Japanese ministers eat Fukushima fish to show it's safe after nuclear plant wastewater is discharged

The Independent  

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Japanese ministers eat Fukushima fish to show it’s safe after nuclear plant wastewater is discharged
1 year, 4 months ago

Japanese ministers eat Fukushima fish to show it’s safe after nuclear plant wastewater is discharged

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and three Cabinet ministers ate Fukushima fish sashimi at a lunch meeting Wednesday, in an apparent effort to show that fish is safe following the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant that began last week. “It is important to show safety based on scientific evidence and resolutely …

Japan PM eats 'safe and delicious' Fukushima fish
1 year, 4 months ago

Japan PM eats 'safe and delicious' Fukushima fish

The Hindu  

Japan's prime minister ate what he called "safe and delicious" fish from Fukushima on Wednesday, days after wastewater was released from the area's crippled nuclear plant into the Pacific. A video clip showing Fumio Kishida eating Fukushima fish, published on social media by his office, comes after China banned all seafood imports from its neighbour following the discharge that began …

Japan PM eats 'safe and delicious' fish from Fukushima amid controversy over radioactive water discharge
1 year, 4 months ago

Japan PM eats 'safe and delicious' fish from Fukushima amid controversy over radioactive water discharge

India TV News  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, along witrh three other members of his Cabinet, ate Fukushima fish sashimi at a lunch meeting on Wednesday to show that fish are safe for consumption, following a controversial decision to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant last week. Japan’s decision to release water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant has …

Why Japan started releasing contaminated water from Fukushima nuclear plant into Pacific - Is it concerning?
1 year, 4 months ago

Why Japan started releasing contaminated water from Fukushima nuclear plant into Pacific - Is it concerning?

India TV News  

Japan’s decision to release water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant has been greeted with horror by the local fishing industry as well as China and several Pacific Island states. But that’s not everything Potential health issues linked to tritium could worsen In theory, it’s also possible that the potential health issues linked to tritium could worsen due to the …

Nuclear discharge leading tourists to rethink travel plans
1 year, 4 months ago

Nuclear discharge leading tourists to rethink travel plans

China Daily  

A man takes a photo of cherry blossoms in Tokyo on March 13, 2023. Japan's move to discharge nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean from Thursday has prompted some Chinese tourists and tourism agencies to reconsider their travel plans to the country. "I have received quite a number of inquiries on trips to Japan …

Japan says no radioactivity found in Fukushima fish
1 year, 4 months ago

Japan says no radioactivity found in Fukushima fish

Al Jazeera  

Tokyo says fish tested in waters around the nuclear plant contained no detectable levels of the radioactive isotope tritium. Japan’s fisheries agency has said fish tested in waters around the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant did not contain detectable levels of the radioactive isotope tritium, Kyodo news service reported on Saturday. Nets were set up on Thursday when plant operator Tokyo …

Japan says no radioactivity found in Fukushima fish: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Japan says no radioactivity found in Fukushima fish: Report

India Today  

Japan's fisheries agency said on Saturday fish tested in waters around the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant did not contain detectable levels of the radioactive isotope tritium, Kyodo news service reported. Nets were set up on Thursday when plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Company began releasing treated radioactive water into the Pacific, angering fishermen and many others in Japan, alarming consumers …

China halts all Japanese seafood imports over 'selfish' Fukushima release
1 year, 4 months ago

China halts all Japanese seafood imports over 'selfish' Fukushima release

Firstpost  

Japan began discharging treated contaminated water from the stricken plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday in an operation it insists is safe but which has generated a fierce backlash from China China on Thursday banned all Japanese seafood imports over what it said was the “selfish” release of wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. Japan began discharging treated …

Japan releases water from Fukushima nuclear plant, China furious
1 year, 4 months ago

Japan releases water from Fukushima nuclear plant, China furious

The Hindu  

Japan began releasing wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, prompting a furious China to ban all seafood imports from its neighbour. But China has warned the release will contaminate the ocean, and immediately responded Thursday by blasting Japan as "extremely selfish". It then banned all Japanese seafood imports "to comprehensively prevent the food …

China bans seafood from Japan after the Fukushima nuclear plant begins its wastewater release
1 year, 4 months ago

China bans seafood from Japan after the Fukushima nuclear plant begins its wastewater release

Associated Press  

OKUMA, Japan — The tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has begun releasing its first batch of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean — a controversial step that prompted China to immediately ban seafood from Japan. Authorities said they will “dynamically adjust relevant regulatory measures as appropriate to prevent the risks of nuclear-contaminated water discharge to the health and …

Japan to release water from Fukushima nuclear plant today amid outcry over risk
1 year, 4 months ago

Japan to release water from Fukushima nuclear plant today amid outcry over risk

India Today  

Japan said it would start releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday as planned, drawing fresh criticism from China, which called the move "selfish and irresponsible". Plant operator Tokyo Electric Power said the release would start around 1 p.m. local time. China said it would also take necessary measures to …

‘Not Japan’s trash bin’: Anger as Fukushima water released into Pacific
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Not Japan’s trash bin’: Anger as Fukushima water released into Pacific

Al Jazeera  

China bans all aquatic imports from Japan hours after plant operator begins plan that is a crucial part of the decommissioning process. Japan has started releasing treated radioactive water from the devastated Fukushima nuclear power plant, prompting China to announce a ban on all aquatic products from Japan. ‘Extremely selfish’ The plan has sparked continuing controversy despite Japan’s insistence that …

China bans seafood from Japan after Fukushima nuclear plant begins releasing wastewater
1 year, 4 months ago

China bans seafood from Japan after Fukushima nuclear plant begins releasing wastewater

LA Times  

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was badly damaged by the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that struck northeastern Japan in 2011. The tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant ‘s operator says it began releasing its first batch of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday — a controversial step that prompted China to ban seafood from Japan. …

Japan to release radioactive water into sea despite warnings
1 year, 4 months ago

Japan to release radioactive water into sea despite warnings

The Independent  

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Hong Kong's seafood businesses brace for a sales slump as Japan plans to discharge radioactive water
1 year, 5 months ago

Hong Kong's seafood businesses brace for a sales slump as Japan plans to discharge radioactive water

The Independent  

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Ripples of Fukushima: Hong Kong will ban more Japanese products if radioactive water is released
1 year, 6 months ago

Ripples of Fukushima: Hong Kong will ban more Japanese products if radioactive water is released

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong will immediately ban the import of aquatic products from Fukushima and other Japanese prefectures if Tokyo discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, a top official in the city said Wednesday. The import of many food products from four other Japanese prefectures immediately south of Fukushima — Gunma, Ibaraki, Tochigi and Chiba — will also …

Hong Kong plans widespread ban of Japanese sea products
1 year, 6 months ago

Hong Kong plans widespread ban of Japanese sea products

The Hindu  

July 11, 2023 05:49 pm | Updated 05:49 pm IST Hong Kong leader John Lee on Tuesday said the city will ban seafood products from a large number of Japanese prefectures if Tokyo goes ahead with a plan to discharge treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima plant into the ocean. Hong Kong's current ban on shipments from one prefecture …

Hong Kong will ban more products from Japan if treated wastewater is discharged, its leader says
1 year, 6 months ago

Hong Kong will ban more products from Japan if treated wastewater is discharged, its leader says

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s leader warned Tuesday that the city will ban marine products from “a large number prefectures” if Japan discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea. Chinese authorities last week highlighted import restrictions on food products from 10 prefectures in Japan, including Fukushima. “I must ensure that food safety is protected in Hong Kong.” In the semi-autonomous …

China upholds ban on food imports from Japan over ‘safety’ fears after Fukushima review
1 year, 6 months ago

China upholds ban on food imports from Japan over ‘safety’ fears after Fukushima review

The Independent  

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UN nuclear agency chief says he’s satisfied with Japan’s plans to release Fukushima wastewater
1 year, 6 months ago

UN nuclear agency chief says he’s satisfied with Japan’s plans to release Fukushima wastewater

Associated Press  

FUTABA, Japan — The head of the U.N. atomic agency toured Japan’s tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant on Wednesday and said he is satisfied with still-contentious plans to release treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. The fishery association chief, Tetsu Nozaki, urged government officials at Wednesday’s meeting “to remember that the treated water plan was pushed forward despite our …

Why South Koreans are rushing to stockpile salt before Japan releases Fukushima water into sea
1 year, 6 months ago

Why South Koreans are rushing to stockpile salt before Japan releases Fukushima water into sea

The Independent  

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South Korea to keep Fukushima seafood ban despite thaw with Japan
1 year, 9 months ago

South Korea to keep Fukushima seafood ban despite thaw with Japan

Al Jazeera  

South Korea has ruled out lifting a ban on Japanese seafood imports from the area around the Fukushima nuclear plant despite warming relations between Seoul and Tokyo. Seafood imports from near the tsunami-stricken plant will “never come into” South Korea due to health concerns related to leaked radiation, the administration of President Yoon Seok-yeol said on Thursday. “With regard to …

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