China News Service, Beijing, May 27 (Reporter Zhang Su) After South Korea urged the Japanese government and the international community to strictly verify the safety information of the Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water discharge decision, Pakistan also condemned the decision.
In this regard, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on the 27th that the statement of relevant parties once again proved that the so-called "safety" unilaterally advertised by the Japanese side is simply not enough to convince the international community. He once again decided to issue nuclear contaminated water to Japan. Four questions in a row.
Korean Minister of Health and Welfare Kwon Deok-cheol delivered a speech at the World Health Assembly video conference on the 25th, urging the Japanese government and the international community to strictly verify the safety information of the Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water discharge decision.
Pakistani Senator Avenanullah Khan also condemned Japan's unilateral decision to discharge nuclear contaminated water into the sea and urged Japan to withdraw its wrong decision.
In addition, Pakistani fishermen held demonstrations in Gwadar against the wrong decision made by the Japanese side.
Some reporters asked the Chinese side for comment on this.
"The statements of South Korea and Pakistan once again prove that the so-called'security' unilaterally advertised by the Japanese side is simply not enough to convince the international community. Japan's wrong decision is being opposed by more countries. I would like to ask the Japanese side to answer a few. Question." Zhao Lijian said.
First, the Japanese side has always promoted that its so-called disposal methods are safe and reliable. Have they been approved by stakeholders?
Second, TEPCO frequently exposes scandals about concealing false reports. How can Japan guarantee the authenticity of the information and data unilaterally provided by TEPCO?
Third, a Japanese politician has openly advocated that the treated nuclear-contaminated water "is okay if I drink it." Why is he still not dare to test the water with his own body to be innocent?
Fourth, in the face of widespread doubts at home and abroad, when will Japan revoke the wrong decision?
Zhao Lijian pointed out that the disposal of polluted water from the Fukushima nuclear accident is related to global ecological and environmental safety and the lives and health of people in all countries. It should seek the opinions of various stakeholders, especially the opinions of Japan’s neighboring countries and after full consultation, it should also be in the United Nations. , World Health Organization, World Atomic Energy Agency and other frameworks to conduct assessments and discussions.
He said that at present, the International Atomic Energy Agency is preparing to establish a related technical working group and has confirmed that it will invite experts from China and South Korea to participate.
China will fully support related work and push Japan to respond to the concerns of China and other stakeholders and the international community.
Japan should earnestly show its sincerity, take responsibility, protect the environment on which all mankind depends, and refrain from doing things that harm the present and future generations.
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