China's biggest salt maker urges public not to panic buy after Fukushima discharge

China's biggest salt producer reassures people not to panic buy as Japan releases treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima nuclear plant, leading to empty salt shelves in some parts of China.

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Posted 8/25/2023, 4:26:45 AM