china and japan reached a consensus on the discharge of contaminated water from the fukushima daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. china's ministry of foreign affairs introduced the situation
2024-09-20
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on august 24, 2023, the japanese government unilaterally started the discharge of contaminated water from the fukushima daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. as one of the most important stakeholders, china firmly opposes this irresponsible practice. at the same time, we urge the japanese side to seriously respond to domestic and international concerns, earnestly fulfill its responsibilities, fully cooperate in establishing an independent and effective long-term international monitoring arrangement with substantial participation of stakeholders, and agree to china's independent sampling and monitoring.
the competent authorities of the two countries have recently held multiple rounds of consultations on the discharge of contaminated water from the fukushima daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea and reached the following consensus:
1. the japanese side has made it clear that it will earnestly fulfill its obligations under international law, make every effort to avoid negative impacts on people and the environment, and will continue to carry out impact assessments on the marine environment and marine ecology.
2. based on the concerns of all stakeholders including china, japan welcomes the establishment of a long-term international monitoring arrangement covering key links of sea discharge under the framework of the international atomic energy agency, and will ensure the effective participation of all stakeholders including china and the implementation of independent sampling monitoring and laboratory analysis comparison by these participating countries.
3. the two sides agreed to continue to conduct constructive dialogue based on science and properly handle concerns related to emissions in a highly responsible manner towards the ecological environment and people's life and health.
4. china stated that in accordance with relevant chinese laws and regulations and wto provisions, china has taken emergency preventive temporary measures on aquatic products originating from japan. after effectively participating in long-term international monitoring under the framework of the international atomic energy agency and independent sampling by participating countries, china will adjust relevant measures based on scientific evidence and gradually resume imports of japanese aquatic products that meet regulatory standards.
today (september 20), foreign ministry spokesperson mao ning hosted a regular press conference.
mao ning profile picture source: ministry of foreign affairs website
cctv reporter asked: we noticed that the website of the ministry of foreign affairs has just released a consensus document reached by china and japan on the discharge of nuclear contaminated water from the fukushima daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. please ask the spokesperson to introduce the relevant situation.
mao ning introduced that on august 24, 2023, the japanese government ignored the strong doubts and opposition from the international community and unilaterally started the discharge of nuclear contaminated water from the fukushima daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. as one of the most important stakeholders, chinawe have always opposed this irresponsible practice.in accordance with the spirit of the leaders of the two countries to resolve the issue of fukushima nuclear contaminated water through consultations and negotiations, china has worked with japan and relevant international organizations tomore than 10 rounds of intensive negotiations and consultations were carried out.the consensus announced today was reached after unremitting efforts.
mao ning emphasized the following points:
first, china firmly opposes japan's unauthorized launch of sea discharge, and this position has not changed.the consensus reached by china and japan is to urge japan to earnestly fulfill its obligations under international law and its main responsibility for safety supervision, make every effort to avoid negative impacts on the environment and human health, and effectively prevent potential risks of discharge into the sea. we hope that the international community, especially the stakeholders, will work with china to strictly supervise japan in fulfilling its commitments.
second, due to the limitations of the current relevant international mechanisms,current assessment and monitoring of sea discharge is incomplete, lacks transparency and credibility,further improvement and strengthening is needed, especially the establishment of a long-term international monitoring arrangement covering key aspects of sea discharge,ensure effective participation of all stakeholders including china,only by implementing independent sampling and monitoring can we obtain comprehensive, true and effective data to ensure that the risk of discharge into the sea is controllable. china and japan have reached an agreement on this through negotiations. the next step will be to discuss technical details such as the types of monitoring nuclides and detection methods to achieve comprehensive, effective and reliable long-term international monitoring.
third, how to properly dispose of the fukushima nuclear contaminated water?it is both a political issue and a scientific issue.the china-japan bilateral consensus has laid a foundation for the international community to scientifically, effectively and safely dispose of nuclear contaminated water. it is a common achievement of the international community, especially the stakeholders.phased results.in the future, china will work with the international community, especially stakeholders, to continue to act in a highly responsible spirit for the global marine ecological environment and people's health.we should engage in dialogue with japan in a scientific manner.urge japan to properly handle concerns regarding sea discharge.
fourth, china's comprehensive suspension of imports of aquatic products (including edible aquatic animals) originating from japan is an emergency preventive temporary measure taken in accordance with relevant chinese laws and regulations and relevant wto provisions. it aims to comprehensively prevent risks and protect people's health.this measure is based on rules and is a practical manifestation of the chinese government's responsibility to its people.
mao ning pointed out that china and japan reached a consensus document.this does not mean that china will immediately resume importing japanese aquatic products.china will continue to follow the laws and regulations of the world trade organization and china, and will take science and facts as the criteria, and ensure safety as the premise. after effectively participating in relevant monitoring activities, implementing independent sampling and confirming the results, china will adjust relevant measures based on scientific evidence. we will conduct technical consultations with japan.on the premise that the requirements put forward by china are fully met, the import of japanese aquatic products that meet the regulations will be gradually resumed.the relevant consultation results and policy adjustments will be announced to the public in a timely manner.
xinmin evening news (xmwb1929) is compiled from the ministry of foreign affairs website, cctv news, and beijing daily
editor: ni yanhong and zhou chunsheng