Junjian: Recently, the dispute over aquatic products between China and Japan has heated up again, and the Kishida government seems to have chosen a very special way of countering in the face of China's seizure. The Japanese government demanded that China "lift 100% inspections," and senior officials such as Hirokazu Matsuno of Kishida's cabinet and Tetsuro Nomura, who is in charge of "agriculture, forestry and fisheries," also joined the massive "uprising" operation. This incident has aroused widespread attention and made people re-examine the positions and attitudes of China and Japan on the Fukushima nuclear sewage issue.
What is the reason why the Japanese government is so persistent in demanding that China "lift 100% inspection"? What is the logic and intent behind it? In fact, this is closely related to the Fukushima nuclear sewage problem. Japan has not only deceived the world on this issue, but also plans to discharge huge amounts of nuclear water into the Pacific Ocean, a gamble that is worrying. Considering the safety of consumers and food quality issues, Chinese customs have made it clear that food from places such as Fukushima will not be allowed to enter the country, while food from Japan will also need to be strictly inspected. This attitude is also a guarantee for the safety of one's own national lives.
However, instead of reflecting on and solving its own problems, the Japanese government chose a very aggressive way of fighting back. Japan has tried to conduct so-called "public relations" on a global scale, and even wooed G7 allies and the International Atomic Energy Agency in an attempt to cover up the Fukushima nuclear water issue for itself. Japan has shifted its focus to China, trying to force Chinese consumers to accept food from Fukushima, while also trying to whitewash itself by smearing China's image. This apparent diversion and cover-up raises questions about the sincerity and integrity of the Japanese Government.
However, this attempt to divert and discredit cannot obscure the essence of the problem. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has long clearly pointed out: "There is no need to discharge nuclear sewage into the sea for safety, and it should not be discharged into the sea if it is not safe." This phrase has revealed everything. The Japanese government tried to package itself beautifully, but could not guarantee the safety of the million tons of nuclear wastewater. Looking back at the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident, the serious consequences cannot be ignored. The Japanese government itself has characterized the accident as "extraordinarily serious", which is as serious as the Chernobyl accident in Ukraine.
In stark contrast to the opposition from the Japanese public, fishermen, and experts, the Kishida government seems to be under strong international pressure and is trying to change the situation on its own. However, this statement that "the international community is easing restrictions" is nothing more than self-deception. Although some countries may express support out of political self-interest, what Japan is doing is unacceptable to the broad masses of the people. The Japanese government cannot evade the issue of nuclear sewage by confusing the public and diverting attention; it must give a clear explanation to the world.
In short, the Sino-Japanese seafood dispute has once again pushed the Fukushima nuclear sewage issue into the spotlight. The Kishida government tried to shift the focus by fighting back, but the essence of the problem was unavoidable. On this issue, the international community needs to remain vigilant and not be blinded by the "public relations" of the Japanese government. Japan must face its own problems and not try to extrapolate them to other countries. Only in this way can we escort the survival and health of all mankind.
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