Chinese Government Opposes Japan's Radioactive Wastewater Discharge Decision: "All Preparations Must Be Halted"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] China strongly opposed the Japanese government's decision on the action plan regarding the disposal of radioactive contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, made at the cabinet meeting held on the 28th.

Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at the regular briefing that day, "China expresses serious concern over Japan's unilateral announcement of the plan to discharge radioactive contaminated water."

Spokesperson Zhao criticized, "China has repeatedly stated its position on the related issues and raised negotiations with Japan, but Japan is not fully mobilizing safety measures and is not fully disclosing relevant information."

He also emphasized, "Japan is not sufficiently consulting with neighboring countries and international organizations," and "China firmly opposes Japan's unilateral decision-making on the matter without domestic and international recognition."

He urged, "Japan should sincerely respond to the concerns of the international community, including neighboring countries, promptly withdraw the decision to discharge contaminated water, and halt all preparations."

Earlier, Kyodo News reported that the Japanese government decided on an action plan outlining future steps regarding the disposal of contaminated water.

The plan includes close cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to enhance the international credibility and transparency of the contaminated water discharge disposal, which has raised concerns from neighboring countries such as South Korea and China.

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