Netizen: Please live stream. The US ambassador is willing to go to Fukushima to eat fish

According to comprehensive reports, around 12:00 am Beijing time on August 24th, Japan officially began discharging nuclear contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

According to the plan, a total of 31200 tons of nuclear contaminated water will be discharged in four stages within 2023, with the first batch planned to discharge approximately 7800 tons. The discharge will continue for 17 consecutive days starting from August 24th. It is expected to take 30 to 40 years to completely discharge all these nuclear contaminated water.

Throughout the years, officials from multiple countries and international organizations have questioned and criticized Japan's strong plan to discharge nuclear contaminated water into the sea.

However, according to South Korea's Chosun Ilbo, citing Kyodo News Agency, on the 23rd, US Ambassador to Japan Emmanuel expressed support for Japan's discharge of nuclear contaminated water and stated that he will go to Fukushima to eat fish before August 31st.

According to reports, Emmanuel stated in a telephone interview with Kyodo News that Japan's pollution discharge behavior is "completely scientific, transparent, and internationally recognized.".

Emmanuel also stated that he plans to visit Shoma City, Fukushima Prefecture before August 31st and plans to taste local sea fish.

A large number of South Korean netizens expressed strong dissatisfaction with this news, with some mocking that "eating more will definitely lead to nuclear radiation pollution.". In addition, some netizens expressed their hope that Emmanuel could live stream, rather than just talk.

Japan's nuclear contaminated water discharge into the sea

Multiple countries oppose: strongly condemn!

China:

Requesting the Japanese side to stop this erroneous behavior

On August 24th, the Japanese government ignored strong questioning and opposition from the international community and unilaterally initiated the discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear accident into the sea. The spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement that China firmly opposes and strongly condemns this, and has made solemn representations to Japan, demanding that Japan stop this erroneous behavior.

The spokesperson emphasized that the disposal of contaminated water from Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan is a major nuclear safety issue with cross-border implications and is not a personal matter of Japan alone. Since the peaceful use of nuclear energy by humans, there has been no precedent or recognized standard for the discharge of contaminated water from nuclear accidents into the ocean. The Fukushima nuclear accident that occurred 12 years ago has caused a serious disaster, releasing a large amount of radioactive material into the ocean. Japan should not cause secondary harm to local people and even people around the world for its own selfish interests.

Korea:

If the standards are not met, international litigation will be initiated

According to a report by South Korean Radio International, South Korean Prime Minister Han Deju stated on the 23rd that if the discharge of sewage from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan does not meet the standards, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs is ready to file an international lawsuit at any time.

On the 23rd, Han Dezhu attended a press conference held at the government's Sejong office building and stated that if any nuclide does not meet the concentration standards considered by South Korea, Japan will be required to immediately stop emissions.

Since 2023, various sectors in South Korea have repeatedly protested against Japan's pollution discharge decision. A May poll showed that over 85% of South Korean citizens opposed Japan's pollution discharge. In June, about 3000 South Korean fishermen gathered to oppose Japan's discharge of Fukushima nuclear contaminated water into the sea.

On August 22nd, several members of South Korea's largest opposition party, the Common Democratic Party, also protested collectively in front of the Japanese Embassy in South Korea. The Democratic Party of Japan issued a statement on the same day, stating that this decision by the Japanese government poses a significant threat to all humanity and marine life.

Russia:

Japan's nuclear wastewater may affect global ecology

The spokesperson of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the Japanese government not to create difficulties for the economic activities of other countries, including fisheries.

The spokesperson of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also responded to Japan's statement that the Japanese government should pay attention to Japan's nuclear safety issues such as the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which has a direct negative impact on the interests of neighboring countries, including Russia, and has aroused strong public reactions.

Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, Ustinov, previously stated that Japan lacks transparency on this issue and is concerned that its strong push for a plan to discharge nuclear contaminated water into the sea will affect the global ecosystem.

Philippines:

Japan pollutes marine resources and causes disasters to the fishing industry

In the Philippines, multiple groups have previously expressed concerns about Japan's discharge of nuclear contaminated water.

"Like many countries in Asia, we strongly oppose Japan's discharge of nuclear contaminated water into the Pacific, which will pollute our abundant marine resources and cause widespread disasters to the Philippine fishing industry," said Ronell, spokesperson for the national fisheries non-governmental organization in the Philippines

On August 24th, overlooking the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant damaged by the tsunami.

Pacific Island Countries:

This is not just a nuclear safety issue

Several Pacific island countries, including Papua New Guinea and Fiji, have also repeatedly expressed opposition to the Fukushima nuclear contaminated water discharge plan.

The Secretary General of the Pacific Island Forum, Puna, has clearly pointed out that Japan's plan to discharge radioactive waste into the Pacific is not only a nuclear safety issue, but also related to the marine environment, fisheries, public health, and the interests of future generations. Japan's plan to discharge nuclear contaminated water into the sea has significant cross-border and intergenerational impacts, which may constitute an international precedent for intentional discharge of nuclear waste into the ocean. Other disposal methods should be sought.