The Japanese government proceeded with its plan to release treated nuclear wastewater from Fukushima into the oceans amid global concerns and opposition.
Plant operator Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) said that it started the release of the nuclear water at around 1:03PM.
China has expressed its anger over the release of the wastewater into the ocean.
“The Chinese government will take all necessary measures to safeguard food safety and the health of the Chinese people,” the China’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
China adds that it firmly opposes and strongly condemns this and has lodged solemn representations with the Japanese side to demand it to cease the wrongful act.
“The disposal of the Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water is a major issue about nuclear safety. Its impact goes beyond Japan’s borders, and the issue is by no means a private matter for Japan,” according to the statement. “To forcibly start the ocean discharge is an extremely selfish and irresponsible act in disregard of the global public interest,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
