Japan Stresses Safety of Fukushima Treated Water at Trilateral Talks
Japan Stresses Safety of Fukushima Treated Water at Trilateral Talks In a recent trilateral meeting involving environment ministers from Japan, China, and South Korea, Japan reiterated the safety of its ongoing release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant into the sea. Environment Minister Shintaro Ito, speaking at the meeting in Nagoya, emphasized that extensive monitoring had confirmed the absence of any adverse impact on people or the environment. The release of treated water has been a point of contention, with China expressing concerns and implementing a blanket ban on Japanese seafood imports. Chinese Ecology and Environment Minister Huang Runqiu referred to the water as "nuclear-contaminated" and called for responsible consultations with neighboring countries on its disposal. Japan remains committed to enhancing the reliability of radiation monitoring in the vicinity of the release and maintaining transparency on the issue. The...