China Urged to Handle Fukushima Water Release Scientifically by Japan

Japan has called on China to approach the release of radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in a "scientific manner" during a meeting between Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi. China has been the most vocal critic of Japan's plan to release over 1 million tonnes of water, expressing concerns about the environmental and human impact. While Japan defended the plan, stating that the water has been filtered and the impact would be negligible, the two countries did not reach a clear agreement on the matter. The issue of the water release was a significant topic of discussion, along with tensions over China's increasing military activity in the region.