thejapantimes, 8 months ago to Japan Regional summits this week in Indonesia became a missed opportunity for Japanese and Chinese leaders to sit down for talks, with the two sides instead ending up exposing their deep rift over the treated Fukushima wastewater release. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/08/japan/politics/china-fukushima-radioactive-water/?utm_content=buffer47d57&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #chinajapanrelations #china #fukushima #radioactivewater
Regional summits this week in Indonesia became a missed opportunity for Japanese and Chinese leaders to sit down for talks, with the two sides instead ending up exposing their deep rift over the treated Fukushima wastewater release. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/08/japan/politics/china-fukushima-radioactive-water/?utm_content=buffer47d57&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #chinajapanrelations #china #fukushima #radioactivewater
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to business Policymakers in Tokyo believe China's deepening economic woes could hit Japan's fragile recovery, especially if Beijing fails to shore up demand with meaningful stimulus. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/09/07/economy/china-econmic-gloom-japan-recovery/?utm_content=buffer23dac&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #china #japaneseeconomy #chinajapanrelations #tourism
Policymakers in Tokyo believe China's deepening economic woes could hit Japan's fragile recovery, especially if Beijing fails to shore up demand with meaningful stimulus. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/09/07/economy/china-econmic-gloom-japan-recovery/?utm_content=buffer23dac&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #china #japaneseeconomy #chinajapanrelations #tourism
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to Japan Japan's efforts to explain the science behind the Fukushima water release may already be paying off: By continuing to share the data, it can build trust and counter Chinese disinformation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2023/09/06/japan/china-japan-fish-disinformation/?utm_content=buffer751e0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #commentary #japan #fukushima #fukushimano1 #china #radiation #radioactivewater #chinajapanrelations
Japan's efforts to explain the science behind the Fukushima water release may already be paying off: By continuing to share the data, it can build trust and counter Chinese disinformation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2023/09/06/japan/china-japan-fish-disinformation/?utm_content=buffer751e0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #commentary #japan #fukushima #fukushimano1 #china #radiation #radioactivewater #chinajapanrelations
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to business The value of Japan's seafood exports to China fell 23.2% in July from a year earlier, partly due to the neighboring country's blanket radiation testing on such products that started that month, government data shows. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/09/06/seafood-exports-china/?utm_content=buffer2df72&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #chinajapanrelations #china #fish #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #trade
The value of Japan's seafood exports to China fell 23.2% in July from a year earlier, partly due to the neighboring country's blanket radiation testing on such products that started that month, government data shows. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/09/06/seafood-exports-china/?utm_content=buffer2df72&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #chinajapanrelations #china #fish #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #trade
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to Japan China has rejected Japan's proposal that it join an international framework for assessing radiation level monitoring of treated water released into the sea from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, sources have said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/06/japan/china-fukushima-radioactive-water/?utm_content=buffer6e578&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #chinajapanrelations #china #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater
China has rejected Japan's proposal that it join an international framework for assessing radiation level monitoring of treated water released into the sea from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, sources have said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/06/japan/china-fukushima-radioactive-water/?utm_content=buffer6e578&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #chinajapanrelations #china #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to Japan The government has now earmarked more than ¥100 billion to support Japan's fishing industry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/05/japan/politics/more-fisheries-subsidies/?utm_content=buffer84474&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fukushima #fukushimano1 #fishing #fumiokishida #radioactivewater #chinajapanrelations #trade #china #nuclearenergy #311
The government has now earmarked more than ¥100 billion to support Japan's fishing industry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/05/japan/politics/more-fisheries-subsidies/?utm_content=buffer84474&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fukushima #fukushimano1 #fishing #fumiokishida #radioactivewater #chinajapanrelations #trade #china #nuclearenergy #311
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to Japan Japan could use the Fukushima water release to show leadership on radiation monitoring, which could also make China's politicization of the issue look worse. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2023/09/05/japan/fukushima-water-disposal/?utm_content=bufferfe0e9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #commentary #japan #fukushima #china #radiation #food #chinajapanrelations
Japan could use the Fukushima water release to show leadership on radiation monitoring, which could also make China's politicization of the issue look worse. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2023/09/05/japan/fukushima-water-disposal/?utm_content=bufferfe0e9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #commentary #japan #fukushima #china #radiation #food #chinajapanrelations
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to Japan Kishida will participate in meetings with leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and other countries in Jakarta for three days, followed by the two-day Group of 20 summit. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/05/japan/politics/kishida-asean-g20-meeting/?utm_content=buffere35bc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fumiokishida #asean #g20 #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #chinajapanrelations
Kishida will participate in meetings with leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and other countries in Jakarta for three days, followed by the two-day Group of 20 summit. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/05/japan/politics/kishida-asean-g20-meeting/?utm_content=buffere35bc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fumiokishida #asean #g20 #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #chinajapanrelations
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to Japan Japan has rebutted Chinese criticism of its discharge of treated water from the meltdown-hit Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant into the ocean. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/02/japan/politics/china-japan-fukushima-rebuttal/?utm_content=bufferb1ceb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #china #chinajapanrelations #fukushima #radioactivewater #fukushimano1
Japan has rebutted Chinese criticism of its discharge of treated water from the meltdown-hit Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant into the ocean. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/02/japan/politics/china-japan-fukushima-rebuttal/?utm_content=bufferb1ceb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #china #chinajapanrelations #fukushima #radioactivewater #fukushimano1
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to business Japanese business leaders will visit China in January for the first time since 2019 following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a meeting with top Chinese leaders expected. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/09/02/economy/japan-business-leaders-china-visit-january/?utm_content=buffer101e4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #chinajapanrelations #china #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #keidanren
Japanese business leaders will visit China in January for the first time since 2019 following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a meeting with top Chinese leaders expected. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/09/02/economy/japan-business-leaders-china-visit-january/?utm_content=buffer101e4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #chinajapanrelations #china #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #keidanren
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to China Apart from like-minded governments in North Korea and Russia, there is little official support for China’s hard-line stance against Japan's Fukushima water release throughout the region. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2023/09/01/china-fukushima-wastewater/?utm_content=buffer76af3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #editorials #china #fukushima #trade #chinajapanrelations #wastewater #radiation
Apart from like-minded governments in North Korea and Russia, there is little official support for China’s hard-line stance against Japan's Fukushima water release throughout the region. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2023/09/01/china-fukushima-wastewater/?utm_content=buffer76af3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #editorials #china #fukushima #trade #chinajapanrelations #wastewater #radiation
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Japan’s highly anticipated decision to discharge treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the ocean has caused significant friction with China, damaging the chances of a much-awaited detente. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/31/japan/politics/china-japan-relationship-fukushima-water/?utm_content=buffer26413&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fukushima #fukushimano1 #chinajapanrelations #trade #china #nuclearenergy #311 #fumiokishida #xijinping #shinzoabe
Japan’s highly anticipated decision to discharge treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the ocean has caused significant friction with China, damaging the chances of a much-awaited detente. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/31/japan/politics/china-japan-relationship-fukushima-water/?utm_content=buffer26413&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fukushima #fukushimano1 #chinajapanrelations #trade #china #nuclearenergy #311 #fumiokishida #xijinping #shinzoabe
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan The impact of China's expanded ban on seafood imports is sigficant, particularly in Hokkaido, which shipped 64% of its maritime products to the nation last year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/29/japan/society/china-ban-hokkaido/?utm_content=bufferff405&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #society #fukushimano1 #china #trade #fishing #chinajapanrelations #hokkaido #naomichisuzuki
The impact of China's expanded ban on seafood imports is sigficant, particularly in Hokkaido, which shipped 64% of its maritime products to the nation last year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/29/japan/society/china-ban-hokkaido/?utm_content=bufferff405&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #society #fukushimano1 #china #trade #fishing #chinajapanrelations #hokkaido #naomichisuzuki
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Japanese ministers indicated the government might file a complaint to the World Trade Organization over China's decision to ban all Japanese seafood imports. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/29/japan/politics/china-import-ban-wto/?utm_content=buffercdf6a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #wto #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #chinajapanrelations
Japanese ministers indicated the government might file a complaint to the World Trade Organization over China's decision to ban all Japanese seafood imports. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/29/japan/politics/china-import-ban-wto/?utm_content=buffercdf6a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #wto #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #chinajapanrelations
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Japan on Monday urged China to rein in a barrage of harassing phone calls and other protests following Tokyo’s decision last week to release treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the ocean. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/28/japan/politics/fukushima-china-reaction/?utm_content=bufferde3c3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #china #chinajapanrelations #fukushima #fukushimano1 #nuclearenergy #311 #natsuoyamaguchi #komeito
Japan on Monday urged China to rein in a barrage of harassing phone calls and other protests following Tokyo’s decision last week to release treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the ocean. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/28/japan/politics/fukushima-china-reaction/?utm_content=bufferde3c3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #china #chinajapanrelations #fukushima #fukushimano1 #nuclearenergy #311 #natsuoyamaguchi #komeito
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan The head of Komeito, the junior coalition partner of the Liberal Democratic Party, will postpone his planned visit to China at Beijing's request amid tense ties over the release of treated Fukushima wastewater. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/26/japan/politics/komeito-chief-china-trip-postponed/?utm_content=buffer4ace7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #komeito #ldp #china #chinajapanrelations #fukushimano1
The head of Komeito, the junior coalition partner of the Liberal Democratic Party, will postpone his planned visit to China at Beijing's request amid tense ties over the release of treated Fukushima wastewater. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/26/japan/politics/komeito-chief-china-trip-postponed/?utm_content=buffer4ace7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #komeito #ldp #china #chinajapanrelations #fukushimano1
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan "When going out, try to be cautious, such as not speaking Japanese loudly unnecessarily," Japan's Embassy in China said in an alert on its website. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/26/japan/china-japan-fukushima-embassy-alert/?utm_content=buffer535bf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #china #chinajapanrelations #southkorea #southkoreajapanrelations #fukushima #radioactivewater #fukushima1 #nuclearenergy
"When going out, try to be cautious, such as not speaking Japanese loudly unnecessarily," Japan's Embassy in China said in an alert on its website. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/26/japan/china-japan-fukushima-embassy-alert/?utm_content=buffer535bf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #china #chinajapanrelations #southkorea #southkoreajapanrelations #fukushima #radioactivewater #fukushima1 #nuclearenergy
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to business Chinese group tours are back in Japan but anyone banking on them arriving in droves and splashing around cash like they did before the pandemic is likely to be disappointed. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/24/economy/china-group-tours-japan-buying/?utm_content=bufferfce93&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #tourism #chinajapanrelations #consumerspending #japaneseeconomy #retailers
Chinese group tours are back in Japan but anyone banking on them arriving in droves and splashing around cash like they did before the pandemic is likely to be disappointed. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/24/economy/china-group-tours-japan-buying/?utm_content=bufferfce93&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #tourism #chinajapanrelations #consumerspending #japaneseeconomy #retailers
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan China and Russia, which oppose Japan's planned release from Thursday of tritium-laced treated water into the sea, jointly urged Tokyo last month to consider a vapor release disposal strategy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/22/japan/science-health/russia-china-fukushima-water/?utm_content=buffer9351a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #sciencehealth #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #russiajapanrelations #chinajapanrelations #china #russia
China and Russia, which oppose Japan's planned release from Thursday of tritium-laced treated water into the sea, jointly urged Tokyo last month to consider a vapor release disposal strategy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/22/japan/science-health/russia-china-fukushima-water/?utm_content=buffer9351a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #sciencehealth #fukushima #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #russiajapanrelations #chinajapanrelations #china #russia
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to business China’s recent decision to lift its ban on Japan-bound group tours is set to add extra fuel to an ongoing rebound in tourist spending. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/15/economy/return-of-chinese-group-tours-to-japan-to-bring-economic-boost/?utm_content=buffer2608a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #china #tourism #consumerspending #chinajapanrelations #japaneseeconomy
China’s recent decision to lift its ban on Japan-bound group tours is set to add extra fuel to an ongoing rebound in tourist spending. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/15/economy/return-of-chinese-group-tours-to-japan-to-bring-economic-boost/?utm_content=buffer2608a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #china #tourism #consumerspending #chinajapanrelations #japaneseeconomy
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan In addition to seafood, other Japanese food items, including rice, are facing delays by Chinese customs following the introduction of blanket radiation testing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japan/2023/08/13/politics/china-tells-japan-blanket-seafood-testing-meant-to-protect-consumers/?utm_content=buffer04026&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fukushima #fukushimano1 #nuclearenergy #tepco #radioactivewater #environment #pollution #oceans #chinajapanrelations #china #trade #food
In addition to seafood, other Japanese food items, including rice, are facing delays by Chinese customs following the introduction of blanket radiation testing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japan/2023/08/13/politics/china-tells-japan-blanket-seafood-testing-meant-to-protect-consumers/?utm_content=buffer04026&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fukushima #fukushimano1 #nuclearenergy #tepco #radioactivewater #environment #pollution #oceans #chinajapanrelations #china #trade #food
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan In addition to seafood, other Japanese food items, including rice, are facing delays by Chinese customs following the introduction of blanket radiation testing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japan/2023/08/13/politics/china-japan-radiation/?utm_content=buffer820e0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fukushima #fukushimano1 #nuclearenergy #tepco #311 #radioactivewater #environment #pollution #oceans #radiation #chinajapanrelations
In addition to seafood, other Japanese food items, including rice, are facing delays by Chinese customs following the introduction of blanket radiation testing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japan/2023/08/13/politics/china-japan-radiation/?utm_content=buffer820e0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fukushima #fukushimano1 #nuclearenergy #tepco #311 #radioactivewater #environment #pollution #oceans #radiation #chinajapanrelations
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to China Tourists are keeping away from China, with several hurdles for foreign nationals harming the country's appeal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/asia-pacific/2023/08/11/china-reopened-its-doors-but-tourists-are-staying-away/?utm_content=bufferc142e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #asiapacific #china #covid19 #chinajapanrelations #tourism
Tourists are keeping away from China, with several hurdles for foreign nationals harming the country's appeal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/asia-pacific/2023/08/11/china-reopened-its-doors-but-tourists-are-staying-away/?utm_content=bufferc142e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #asiapacific #china #covid19 #chinajapanrelations #tourism
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Japan and China on Saturday quietly marked the 45th anniversary of the signing of a treaty of peace and friendship, with no official celebratory events amid bilateral tensions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japan/2023/08/12/japan-china-quietly-mark-anniversary-of-peace-pact-amid-tensions/?utm_content=buffer826c3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #china #chinajapanrelations
Japan and China on Saturday quietly marked the 45th anniversary of the signing of a treaty of peace and friendship, with no official celebratory events amid bilateral tensions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japan/2023/08/12/japan-china-quietly-mark-anniversary-of-peace-pact-amid-tensions/?utm_content=buffer826c3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #china #chinajapanrelations
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan Japan and China on Saturday quietly marked the 45th anniversary of the signing of a treaty of peace and friendship, with no official celebratory events amid bilateral tensions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japan/2023/08/12/china-japan-treaty-anniversary-quiet/?utm_content=buffer9e182&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #china #chinajapanrelations
Japan and China on Saturday quietly marked the 45th anniversary of the signing of a treaty of peace and friendship, with no official celebratory events amid bilateral tensions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japan/2023/08/12/china-japan-treaty-anniversary-quiet/?utm_content=buffer9e182&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #china #chinajapanrelations