17 h. ago E&E News: China lifts ban on seafood from Japan over Fukushima wastewater

E&E News: China lifts ban on seafood from Japan over Fukushima wastewater  POLITICO Pro

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28 h. ago Hong Kong maintains ban on seafood from 10 Japanese prefectures

Hong Kong has underscored the need for prudence in allowing Japanese seafood imports after Beijing partially lifted its own ban on such products, which had been put in place over concerns about waste water discharged from the decommissioned Fukushima nuclear power plant. In a statement issued in the early hours of Monday, a Hong Kong government spokesman stopped short of saying whether the city would reconsider import restrictions on Japanese seafood, which had been in place since August...

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28 h. ago Hong Kong may lift Japanese seafood ban from 10 prefectures in the ‘near future’

Hong Kong may soon lift its ban on Japanese seafood imports from 10 prefectures, according to an industry leader, but a restaurateur has said the move will not offset the damage from the growing trend of residents spending abroad. The industry insiders spoke on Monday after the Hong Kong government underscored the need for prudence in allowing Japanese seafood imports without shedding any light on a potential lifting of the ban. On Sunday, Beijing partially lifted its own ban on such products,...

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28 h. ago Hong Kong may relax Japanese seafood ban soon: industry leader

Hong Kong may soon relax its ban on Japanese seafood imports from 10 prefectures, according to an industry leader, but a restaurateur has said the move will not offset the damage from the growing trend of residents spending abroad. The industry insiders spoke on Monday after the government underscored the need for prudence in allowing Japanese seafood imports without shedding any light on a potential lifting of the ban. On Sunday, Beijing partially lifted its own ban on such products, which had...

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28 h. ago Hong Kong may relax Japanese seafood ban soon: catering industry leader

Hong Kong may soon relax its ban on Japanese seafood imports from 10 prefectures, according to a catering industry leader, but a restaurateur has said the move will not offset the damage from the growing trend of residents spending abroad. The industry insiders spoke on Monday after the government underscored the need for prudence in allowing Japanese seafood imports without shedding any light on a potential lifting of the ban. On Sunday, Beijing partially lifted its own ban on such products,...

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29 h. ago Can China’s partial lifting of Japanese seafood ban aid a post

China has partially lifted its two-year ban on Japanese seafood imports in the latest step by Beijing to remove a diplomatic roadblock that has strained ties between the two neighbours. According to a Chinese customs notice issued on Sunday, shipments of seafood originating from “certain regions” of Japan would resume “conditionally” with immediate effect. The decision was made “under the premise of ongoing long-term international monitoring and independent Chinese sampling of Japan’s Fukushima...

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29 h. ago China partially lifts Japan seafood ban but Fukushima import block remains

China has partially lifted its two-year ban on Japanese seafood imports in the latest step by Beijing to remove a diplomatic roadblock that has strained ties between the two neighbours. According to a Chinese customs notice issued on Sunday, shipments of seafood originating from “certain regions” of Japan would resume “conditionally” with immediate effect. The decision was made “under the premise of ongoing long-term international monitoring and independent Chinese sampling of Japan’s Fukushima...

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5 d. ago Could Starbucks be considering a partial sale of its China business?

Could Starbucks be considering a partial sale of its China business?  Nation’s Restaurant News

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4 w. ago Japan to Export Marine Products to China: Why Has Beijing Not Yet Fully Lifted The Import Ban?

Japan to Export Marine Products to China: Why Has Beijing Not Yet Fully Lifted The Import Ban?  The Japan News

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4 w. ago Marine Products to Be Exported to China: Why Has Beijing Not Yet Fully Lifted The Import Ban?

Marine Products to Be Exported to China: Why Has Beijing Not Yet Fully Lifted The Import Ban?  The Japan News

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