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flag Japan resumes scallop exports to China after two-year ban over Fukushima wastewater concerns.

flag Japan has resumed seafood exports to China, with 6.6 tonnes of scallops from Hokkaido arriving in China, marking the first shipment since a two-year ban began in August 2023 over concerns about Fukushima's treated radioactive wastewater. flag The resumption follows China’s June announcement to gradually lift restrictions after diplomatic talks. flag Japan insists the wastewater release, approved by the International Atomic Energy Agency, is safe and meets global standards. flag While most seafood exports are now allowed, China still restricts imports from Fukushima and nine neighboring prefectures. flag Japan continues to urge China to lift its long-standing ban on Japanese beef.

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