Conflict over Fukushima wastewater: China and Japan
INTERNACIONAL
07-07-2023

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Publicado: 07-07-2023 12:12:07 PDT
Actualizado: 07-07-2023 12:25:20 PDT
China has warned of radiation testing on products from other parts of Japan
The Japanese government's plan to discharge wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean has led to tensions with China. The Chinese customs administration has announced that it will maintain the ban on importing various food products from Japan in response to this initiative.
Furthermore, China has warned that it will implement radiation testing on products from other parts of Japan, not just Fukushima. Meanwhile, South Korea maintains a similar ban on the import of fish and seafood from Fukushima and some other Japanese prefectures but considers the plan to meet international standards.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stated that the discharge of wastewater would have an "insignificant impact" on the environment. Despite this, China has strongly criticized the plan and accused Japan of treating the ocean as its "private sewer," warning the IAEA not to support it. In response, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi expressed confidence in the agency's evaluation of Japan's proposal, which is based on scientific evidence.
This plan has raised concerns both internationally and locally. Fishing communities in Japan fear the potential effects on their livelihoods. It is worth noting that in 2011, a tsunami triggered by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake severely damaged the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, making it the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.
Although the dismantling of the facility has begun, the process could take decades. Meanwhile, the storage space for contaminated water is running out, and the plan to release it into the sea faces strong criticism from neighboring countries, especially China.

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