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international-relations3 years ago•2 min saved

Japan Implements Emergency Relief Measures for Seafood Exporters Affected by China's Ban

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced a 20.7 billion yen ($141 million) emergency fund to assist seafood exporters affected by China's ban on Japanese seafood due to the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The ban has caused delays in shipments and a drop in prices, impacting seafood producers across Japan. The fund will be used to find new markets, support government purchases of seafood for freezing and storage, and promote domestic consumption. Japan is also seeking to cultivate new export destinations in Taiwan, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asian countries. The ban's impact on overall trade will be limited unless tensions escalate and China widens its restrictions to other sectors.

via POLITICO|

#china #fukushima #international-relations

international-trade3 years ago•1 min saved

Russia's Plan to Boost Fish and Seafood Exports to China Amid Japan's Ban

Russia aims to increase its fish and seafood exports to China following China's ban on Japanese seafood imports due to concerns over radioactive contamination from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Russia is already a major supplier of marine products to China, and the Russian food safety watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, plans to increase the number of certified Russian companies and ships exporting to China. To facilitate this, Rosselkhoznadzor will continue dialogue with China on seafood safety issues and finalize negotiations on regulations for Russian marine product supply to China. China is a significant market for Russian aquatic products, with pollock, herring, flounder, sardine, cod, and crab being the dominant exports.

via CNBC|

#china #fukushima #international-trade

international-trade3 years ago•2 min saved

Russia's Plan to Boost Fish and Seafood Exports to China Amid Japan's Ban

Russia aims to boost its fish and seafood exports to China following China's ban on Japanese seafood imports due to concerns over radioactive contamination from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Russia, already a major supplier of marine products to China, plans to increase the number of certified Russian companies and ships exporting to China. The Russian food safety watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, will continue dialogue with China on seafood safety issues and finalize negotiations on regulations for Russian marine product supply. China accounted for over half of Russia's aquatic product exports, including pollock, herring, flounder, sardine, cod, and crab.

via Reuters|

#china #fukushima #international-trade

environment3 years ago•4 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Japan's Release of Fukushima Water

Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean has sparked concerns and backlash from neighboring countries. South Korea has seen panic-buying, protests, and consumer boycotts, while China and Hong Kong have banned seafood exports from Japanese prefectures. Despite reassurances from the Japanese government and the International Atomic Energy Agency that the water meets safety standards, several Asian countries remain unconvinced and have imposed export bans and additional food safety inspections. Experts argue that the radiation levels in the released water pose minimal risk to human health, but critics suggest alternative solutions should have been considered. Japan plans to begin releasing the water this summer and continue doing so over many decades.

via NBC News|

#china #environment #fukushima