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China and 8 Asia-Pacific island countries raise joint objection against Fukushima wastewater disposal

22 oct. 2021

China and eight Asia Pacific island countries have raised a collective objection… against the disposal of wastewater from the Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant. China’s Foreign Affairs Ministry says the nine countries adopted a joint declaration,… following a meeting led by Beijing. The declaration urges for the country which governs the issue, to make a decision regarding the disposal carefully… and to cooperate with the international community. The declaration did not directly mention Japan,… but is largely seen a move to protest against Tokyo’s plan to release the contaminated water. Among the eight island countries are Kiribati, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea.

October 23, 2021 - Posted by dunrenard | Fukushima 2021 | Fukushima Daiichi, Radioactive Water, Sea release