Fukushima water release: why China's ban on Japanese seafood could backfire

Analysts warn that China's ban on Japanese aquatic products in response to the discharge of Fukushima nuclear waste water could have negative consequences for China's seafood sector and further strain bilateral trade between the two countries.

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