The beginning of the discharge of contaminated and treated water from Fukushima into the ocean continues to make waves in Japan's neighboring countries. This is particularly the case in China, where state media are highly critical of Tokyo's decision.
Chinese authorities have banned seafood imports from Japan after Tokyo dumped water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Ocean. As in 2011, fear of Fukushima discharges has also led to a salt rush in Hong Kong, but also in mainland China. Fines exceed 600,000 euros in central Hunan province for speculators seeking to take advantage of consumer fear.