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international-relations3 years ago•2 min saved

Tensions rise as Japan and China clash over Fukushima water disposal

Japan has expressed its dissatisfaction with China's ban on Japanese seafood following the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, calling it "totally unacceptable" and stating that it will explain its position in relevant WTO committees. Japan may consider filing a WTO complaint, with support from the United States. Japan has also requested discussions with China based on the provisions of the RCEP trade pact. The ban has impacted Japan's seafood exports to China, its largest market, and to mitigate the loss, Japan plans to spend over 100 billion yen to support its domestic fisheries industry.

via Reuters|

#china #fukushima #international-relations

international-relations3 years ago•2 min saved

Japan's Prime Minister Vows Support for Fishing Industry Amid China's Seafood Ban

U.S. ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, visited Fukushima and expressed his expectation that the U.S. would support Japan in the event of a dispute with China over the seafood ban at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Japan has released treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean, prompting China to impose a ban on Japanese aquatic products. Japan seeks an immediate end to the ban and has threatened to resolve the matter through the WTO. Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, plans to compile measures to assist the fishing industry affected by the ban, including additional funding from the government's budget reserves.

via Reuters|

#fukushima #international-relations #japan

politics3 years ago•5 min saved

Trump's Surrender at Fulton County Jail: GOP Debate and Campaign Chaos

Former President Donald Trump is set to turn himself in at the Fulton County jail after being charged with participating in schemes to meddle with Georgia's 2020 election results. Meanwhile, eight Republican presidential candidates clashed in the first primary debate of the 2024 campaign, with former Vice President Mike Pence leading the debate in Trump's absence. Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the Wagner Group, was on board a plane that crashed in Russia, just months after leading a failed uprising against Russia's military leadership. The US is experiencing triple-digit temperatures and excessive heat warnings due to a heat dome, causing deaths and evacuations. China has banned all seafood from Japan in response to Japan's decision to release treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant.

via CNN|

#donald-trump #gop-debate #heat-dome

business3 years ago•2 min saved

Fukushima Seafood Ban Puts Japanese Restaurant Owners in Hong Kong on Alert

Japanese restaurant owners in Hong Kong are concerned about an upcoming ban on seafood imports from 10 Japanese prefectures due to Tokyo's plan to release treated water from the Fukushima plant into the sea. Hong Kong is Japan's second-largest market for agricultural and fisheries exports, and the ban could have a significant impact on Japanese restaurants in the region. While the details of the ban are unclear, restaurant owners anticipate a potential loss of up to 40% of business and are considering alternative menu options such as meat dishes. Some customers express concerns about food safety, while others remain loyal to Japanese cuisine. Japan has asked Hong Kong officials not to tighten restrictions on food imports.

via Reuters|

#business #food-safety #fukushima

business3 years ago•2 min saved

Fukushima Seafood Ban Puts Japanese Restaurant Owners in Hong Kong on Alert

Japanese restaurant owners in Hong Kong are concerned about an upcoming ban on seafood imports from 10 Japanese prefectures due to Tokyo's plan to release treated water from the Fukushima plant into the sea. Hong Kong is Japan's second-largest market for agricultural and fisheries exports, and the ban could have a significant impact on Japanese restaurants in the region. While the details of the ban remain unclear, restaurant owners anticipate a potential loss of up to 40% of business and are considering alternative menu options. Some customers express concerns about food safety, while others remain loyal to Japanese cuisine.

via Yahoo News|

#business #food-safety #fukushima

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

Tensions Rise as Hong Kong and South Korea Protest Japan's Fukushima Water Discharge

Hong Kong plans to expand its ban on seafood products from multiple Japanese prefectures if Japan proceeds with its plan to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima plant into the ocean. Hong Kong, the second-largest market for Japanese agricultural and fisheries exports, will take decisive action to protect food safety, following China and South Korea's tightening of scrutiny and bans on Japanese imports. The ban will impact the catering industry, but Hong Kong's chief executive believes they will understand the necessity of the decision.

via Reuters|

#food-safety #fukushima #hong-kong