Extremely selfish! Chinese Embassy in ASEAN Response Mission | Country | China
According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in ASEAN, the spokesperson of the Embassy in ASEAN answered questions from reporters regarding Japan's strong push for the discharge of nuclear contaminated water from Fukushima.
A reporter asked that Japan strongly promotes the trial operation of Fukushima nuclear wastewater discharge into the sea and is likely to begin discharge operations in the near future. Some fishermen and environmental groups from Southeast Asian countries have expressed opposition and concerns about Japan's plan to discharge nuclear contaminated water into the sea. What is the comment of the Chinese delegation on this?
Answer: The Chinese government has repeatedly expressed strong opposition to Japan's strong push for Fukushima nuclear contaminated water to be discharged into the sea. The Japanese side disregards its obligations under international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, disregards the strong concerns and opposition of the international community, and insists on discharging nuclear contaminated water into the sea, which is extremely selfish and irresponsible.
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Most ASEAN countries are maritime nations, and the marine environment is closely related to the well-being of the people of various countries in the region. Once Japan's nuclear contaminated water is discharged into the sea, these countries will be the first to suffer. We have noticed that some countries and people in certain regions have expressed high concerns and strong opposition to Japan's actions. As a neighboring country of Japan, China empathizes with this. We urge Japan to address the legitimate concerns of neighboring countries and the international community, and to handle nuclear contaminated water in a safe manner that complies with international obligations, safety standards, and good international practices.
Currently, ASEAN is actively introducing the ASEAN Ocean Outlook, and China ASEAN is exploring the establishment of a blue economic partnership. Both sides attach great importance to ocean cooperation, and all of this must be based on a safe marine environment and good marine ecology. We are willing to further strengthen cooperation with ASEAN countries and defend our common maritime homeland together.