Solomon Islands PM Condemns Japan's Fukushima Water Dump, Praises China's Global Security Initiative

The leader of Solomon Islands, Manasseh Sogavare, has joined China in criticizing Japan's decision to release wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean. Sogavare expressed his dismay at the move during his address at the United Nations General Assembly, stating that if the water is safe, it should be stored in Japan. China has accused Japan of treating the ocean as a "sewer" and has banned Japanese seafood imports. While some Western countries support Japan's decision, there have been scattered protests in South Korea. Sogavare, who has close ties with China, also praised China's Belt and Road Initiative during his speech.