Hong Kong is considering restrictions on importing seafood from Japan if the country presses ahead with plans to discharge waste water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong is considering restrictions on importing seafood from Japan if the country presses ahead with plans to discharge waste water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. Photo: Reuters

Japan urges Hong Kong to weigh scientific evidence before curbing seafood imports over radioactive water disposal

  • Country’s consulate in city says ‘no negative impact on food safety’ expected after Japan discharges waste water from Fukushima Daiichi power plant into sea
  • Hong Kong considering seafood restrictions if Japan goes ahead with plan, with options including outright ban on aquatic products from Fukushima prefecture

Hong Kong is considering restrictions on importing seafood from Japan if the country presses ahead with plans to discharge waste water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong is considering restrictions on importing seafood from Japan if the country presses ahead with plans to discharge waste water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. Photo: Reuters
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