Recently, Japan announced that it will start discharging the treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea in the next few years, a decision that immediately aroused widespread attention and discussion in the international community.
The news is particularly concerning for China's coastal areas, where the discharge of nuclear wastewater could pose potential risks to marine ecosystems and human health.
Experts estimate the time when the nuclear sewage will enter the mainland seas
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Although the Japanese government has stated that the ALPS-treated nuclear wastewater will meet international standards for the discharge of radioactive materials, the Chinese government and the public have expressed serious concerns about this. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin stressed that the Japanese side should prudently handle the Fukushima nuclear wastewater issue in a highly responsible manner and take all necessary measures to avoid harm to the marine environment and international public health.
Chinese experts point out that the discharge of nuclear wastewater involves complex ocean flows and ecosystems, and its long-term effects are difficult to predict. They called on the Government of Japan to provide more detailed data and to invite international experts to participate in the monitoring and evaluation process. At the same time, the Chinese Government has also expressed its willingness to work with the international community to strengthen cooperation in the field of nuclear security and jointly address global challenges.
In addition, the Chinese media and the public have also expressed strong dissatisfaction with Japan's plan to discharge nuclear wastewater. Many believe that the Japanese government lacks transparency and responsibility in dealing with the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear accident, and that the discharge plan has exacerbated concerns about nuclear safety.
Against this backdrop, the Chinese government and experts have called on the Japanese government to review its plan to discharge nuclear wastewater and to fully communicate and cooperate with the international community. They stressed that any decision related to nuclear safety should be based on science, with full consideration for human well-being and environmental protection. At the same time, the international community should strengthen cooperation to jointly address nuclear security challenges and ensure the healthy and sustainable development of the global marine ecosystem.