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Japan and China reach deal over Fukushima water release and move closer to resolving seafood ban
3 months 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” …

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Japan’s Fishing Sector Struggles After China Seafood Ban
1 year, 1 month 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.” …

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

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Politicized 'bulk buying' of problematic seafood
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant starts 3rd release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea
1 year, 1 month ago

Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant starts 3rd release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant began its third release of treated and diluted radioactive wastewater into the sea Thursday after Japanese officials said the two earlier releases ended smoothly. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters Thursday that Japan has consistently provided transparent and scientific explanations about the discharge and gained understanding from many members of the …

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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 …

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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,” …

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Japan’s Kishida says China seafood ban contrasts with wide support for Fukushima water release
1 year, 3 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 …

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Japan's WTO complaint against China most ridiculous
1 year, 3 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 …

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Japan's WTO complaint against China most ridiculous
1 year, 3 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 …

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Japan hits out at China’s ‘totally unacceptable’ seafood ban as it rolls out emergency fund
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 …

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U.S. envoy visits Fukushima to eat fish, criticize China’s seafood ban over wastewater release
1 year, 3 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 …

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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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