China lifts ban on Japanese seafood imports imposed in 2023

China on Sunday lifted its ban on Japanese seafood imports imposed in August 2023 following the release into the sea of treated radioactive wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant.Beijing introduced the blanket ban in a demonstration of its strong opposition to the ocean discharge. The Asian neighbors agreed to begin procedures to resume Japanese seafood imports in May, but it may take a few months until shipments begin following the completion of procedural steps.The move apparently reflects China's interest in improving ties with Japan at a time when it is engaging in a…READ FULL ARTICLE