"Japan has restarted seafood exports to China after Beijing lifted a two-year ban, which was implemented over the contentious release of treated radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said on Friday that 6.6 tonnes of scallops were shipped to China on Wednesday, marking the first such delivery since Beijing banned Japanese seafood in August 2023."
"Japan started releasing treated radioactive water from the plant into the Pacific Ocean in August 2023, despite concerns among neighbouring countries. In response, Beijing banned seafood imports from Japan, citing the risk of radioactive contamination. Tokyo said the release of the water was safe and supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations nuclear watchdog. It criticised China for spreading scientifically unfounded claims."
"China announced it would lift the ban in June, following repeated negotiations between the two sides. The agreed deal laid out several new procedures for Japan, whose fish processing facilities are required to register with China. Exporters also need to include certificates of inspection, guaranteeing that seafood has been checked for radioactive material. The Chinese ban had inflicted a major blow on Japan's seafood industry, especially scallop and seafood cucumber exports, with China the biggest overseas market for Japanese seafood."
Japan resumed seafood exports to China after Beijing lifted a two-year ban linked to the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi plant. Six-point-six tonnes of scallops were shipped as the first delivery since the August 2023 ban. The Fukushima plant suffered triple meltdowns in 2011 and long-term storage of contaminated water became necessary. Japan began discharging treated water into the Pacific in August 2023 while maintaining the process is safe and backed by the International Atomic Energy Agency. China agreed to lift the ban after negotiations and imposed registration and inspection certificate requirements for exporters.
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