China's Harassment Calls to Japan over Fukushima Water Release Spark Diplomatic Tensions

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China's Harassment Calls to Japan over Fukushima Water Release Spark Diplomatic Tensions
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Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Hirokazu Matsuno, expressed deep regret over the numerous instances of harassment phone calls believed to be originating from China regarding the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. The water discharge, which began last week, is a crucial step in decommissioning the plant that suffered triple meltdowns in 2011. China's foreign ministry has not yet responded to the remarks.

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