China Bans All Japanese Seafood as Fukushima Treated Radioactive Wastewater Released Into the Ocean

Japan began discharging treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. In response, China announced a blanket ban on all aquatic products from Japan due to fears of radioactive contamination. While Japan asserts the water release is safe and received approval from the U.N. nuclear watchdog, China opposes the move, saying Japan hasn’t adequately proven the water’s safety. Protests arose in various locations, with activists expressing concerns about the environmental and health impacts.