China firmly opposes, condemns release of Fukushima water into the Pacific Ocean
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Members of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions protest outside the Japanese consulate in Hong Kong, on Aug 22.
PHOTO: AFP
BEIJING - China said it strongly opposes and condemns Japan's decision to start releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday.
China said the disposal of treated water is a major nuclear safety issue with cross-border implications, and is by no means a private matter for Japan alone, according to a statement. REUTERS
