The stone throwing that hit the embassy and Japanese schools in China following the release of water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant drew strong condemnation from Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. These acts of violence and telephone harassment are seen as regrettable and unacceptable.
In response to these events, Japan summoned the Chinese ambassador to Tokyo to express its displeasure and ask him to call on the Chinese people to act calmly and responsibly. The Japanese government also wants to convey the voices of the international community that support the Fukushima water discharge process, which is considered safe and scientifically justified.
China, for its part, suspended all imports of seafood products from Japan in response to this operation to discharge contaminated water. The move follows thousands of phone calls from Chinese numbers received by Japanese companies. Chinese netizens have also shared videos showing their participation in the calls, creating heightened tension between the two countries.
Faced with this situation, the Japanese Embassy in Beijing has reinforced security measures around schools and Japanese diplomatic missions in China. Japanese nationals on site were also asked to exercise discretion when speaking Japanese in public.
Japan, meanwhile, continues to defend the safety of the Fukushima water discharge process, which has been validated by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Tests have confirmed that the level of radioactivity in the seawater discharged does not exceed the set standards.
In conclusion, the tension between Japan and China due to the discharge of water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant manifests itself in acts of violence and harassment. Both countries seek to ease tensions and defend their respective positions. It remains to be hoped that this situation will quickly find a peaceful and balanced solution