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Posted 8/31/2023, 12:20:10 PM

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

Japan's decision to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant could potentially lead to a 0.2% decrease in the country's real GDP, primarily due to the impact on inbound tourism from China and the ban imposed on Japanese seafood products by China and Hong Kong.

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

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Japan announces emergency relief measures for seafood exporters hit by China's ban

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Posted 8/31/2023, 12:20:10 PM

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

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/23/2023

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

8/24/2023

Japan Starts Releasing Water From Fukushima Nuclear Plant Into Pacific

Japan has started releasing water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.

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

8/25/2023

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

8/26/2023

Volunteer moms are distressed about the water being discharged from the Fukushima nuclear plant

8/27/2023

Why Japan is releasing Fukushima water into Pacific? Explained

South Korean protesters demand government intervention to prevent potential environmental damage from Japan's release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea.

8/31/2023

Japan's PM visits fish market, vows to help fisheries hit by China ban over Fukushima water release

9/4/2023

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

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Japan announces emergency relief measures for seafood exporters hit by China's ban

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