In November this year, Japan's food exports to China fell by 60 percent compared with the same period last year3%, especially for aquatic products. This is undoubtedly a huge blow to Kishida**. The reason for this situation is mainly closely related to Japan's insistent discharge of pollutants into the sea. In August this year, Japan ignored China's repeated dissuasions and warnings and insisted on discharging sewage into the sea. The Chinese side immediately took countermeasures and announced a complete suspension of the import of Japanese aquatic products. This measure has led to a sharp decrease in orders from many Japanese seafood merchants, resulting in a serious slowdown in seafood products. In order to cope with the gap in market demand, a large number of their products are piled up, and merchants have to find ways to cope with changes in the market. In the face of this situation, the Japanese side even called on the people to eat more scallops to support the development of Japan's aquatic industry. However, although a number of Japanese people, including Fumio Kishida, have asked China to withdraw its countermeasures, the Chinese side did so in November this yearapecAt the summit, the Japanese side once again made clear its position and demanded that the Japanese side take seriously domestic and foreign concerns about the issue of discharging pollutants into the sea and properly handle the issue. If the Japanese side wants China to withdraw its countermeasures, it must show sincerity. However, after receiving bad news about food exports to China, Kishida** further stepped up the pace of discharging sewage into the sea.
According to a number of reports, after three consecutive rounds of sewage discharge into the sea, Japan** decided to carry out the fourth round of sewage discharge into the sea, which is expected to be set for late February 2024. In the first three rounds of discharge, the Japanese side discharged a total of 7,788 tons, 7,810 tons and 7,753 tons into the oceanNuclear contaminationWater. Round 4 emissions are also expected to reach 7,800 tonnes. In addition to announcing the fourth round of emission plans, the Japanese side also claimed that unlike the previous three rounds, they will no longer confirm the concentration of tritium before the official discharge. They claim that the first three rounds of emissions were diluted after the concentration was confirmed, but in reality the calculated values were not much different from the measured values, so this step would be omitted in subsequent operations. It is worth noting that Kishida**'s previous insistence on discharging sewage into the sea was already extremely harmful, and now they have shortened the steps in the discharge process to further expand this harm. China has long predicted this situation. Spokesperson for China***Mao NingIn response to the issue of Japan's sewage discharge into the sea, he pointed out that Japan'sNuclear contaminationWater contains a large number of radionuclides, many of which currently have no effective treatment technology, and some long-lived nuclides may spread with ocean currents and cause undesirable harm to the environment and human health. China hopes that Japan will take timely measures to seriously address this issue and take responsibility for the safety of its people around the world.
Earlier, the Chinese side pointed out the dangers of Japan's discharge of pollutants into the sea, and made clear and forceful advice on this. However, Kishida** chose to turn a deaf ear and continue to take risks. China's response to Kishida** has been resolute and forceful, with a complete moratorium on Japanese seafood imports to protect the health and safety of domestic consumers. After receiving the news of China's food exports, Kishida** chose to increase the pace of discharging sewage into the sea, once again demonstrating their stubbornness and risk-taking. This contrast in decision-making highlights China's rationality and responsibility, as well as Kishida's disregard and recklessness.
This question sparked my questionEnvironmental protectionwithInternationalCollaborative thinking. Environmental pollution has become one of the important problems that the world is concerned about and is facing. Japan, as a developed country, should take responsibilityEnvironmental protectionto act more sustainably and responsibly. However, Kishida ** is confrontingInternationalConcerned about China's countermeasures, it chooses to continue to take risks, which not only negatively affects Japan's own image, but also poses a potential threat to the global environment and human health. On this issue, China has shown calmness and rationality, upholding its principles and protecting its own interests. This attitude fully demonstrates China's responsibility and respectInternationalThe spirit of the rules.
In short, after receiving the bad news about China's food exports, Kishida** not only did not change their decision, but instead increased the pace of discharging sewage into the sea, and took risks again. In stark contrast, China's countermeasures and appeals reflect China's rationality and responsibility. This incident reminds usEnvironmental protectionIt is a common global challenge that countries should work together to address, rather than taking unilateral decisions to the detriment of other countries and the global environment. Hopefully this matter will be causedInternationalExtensive social attention and actions to jointly promote the process of global environmental governance.