China's state media warn that Japan's export and tourism will be hit by wastewater discharge

October 5, 2023

China's state media have continued to warn Japan of the potential consequences of its decision to discharge wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.

In a commentary published on October 5, the Global Times, a Chinese state-run tabloid, said that Japan's export and tourism industries would be hit by the wastewater discharge. The commentary said that the discharge would damage Japan's reputation and make it more difficult for Japanese companies to sell their products abroad. It also said that the discharge would discourage tourists from visiting Japan.

The commentary also warned that the wastewater discharge could pose a health risk to people in Japan and neighboring countries. The commentary said that the wastewater could contain radioactive isotopes that could be harmful to human health.

Japan's government has said that the wastewater will be diluted to a level that is safe for the environment. However, the Chinese government has expressed skepticism about these claims.

The wastewater discharge is scheduled to begin in 2023. It is a controversial decision that has been criticized by environmental groups and some Japanese citizens.

Here are some of the specific warnings from China's state media:

• The wastewater discharge will damage Japan's reputation and make it more difficult for Japanese companies to sell their products abroad.
• The wastewater discharge will discourage tourists from visiting Japan.
• The wastewater discharge could pose a health risk to people in Japan and neighboring countries.

The warnings from China's state media are likely to add to the pressure on the Japanese government to reconsider its decision to discharge the wastewater.

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