China's Fukushima-linked seafood ban is unacceptable, Japan tells WTO

Japan has told the World Trade Organization that China's ban on Japanese seafood due to Fukushima nuclear plant water release is "totally unacceptable," and Japan may file a WTO complaint with support from the United States.

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China's Fukushima-linked seafood ban is unacceptable, Japan tells WTO

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Relevant topic timeline:

8/23/2023

China group tours return to Japan but 'explosive spending' unlikely

8/24/2023

China's ban on Japanese seafood has more political than economic heft

8/26/2023

Russia hopes to raise fish, seafood exports to China after Japan ban

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Fukushima Water Row: Japan receives over 1,000 abusive calls from Chinese citizens

8/31/2023

Fukushima: Japan PM pledges to help fishing industry after China seafood ban

8/31/2023

Row with China over Fukushima release could shave 0.2% off Japan GDP, Daiwa says

9/4/2023

Japan to allocate $140 mln more to help fisheries after China's import ban