US Military Turns to Japanese Seafood Amid China Ban
The United States has begun purchasing Japanese seafood in bulk to supply its military stationed in Japan, in response to China's ban on such products following the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The US ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, stated that this initiative aims to counter China's "economic wars" and support the targeted country or industry. The first purchase involves scallops, but the plan is to expand to all types of seafood. China, which was the largest buyer of Japanese seafood, claims its ban is due to food safety concerns. The US is also considering its overall fish imports from Japan and China. Emanuel, who rejects being labeled as hawkish on China, emphasized the need for honesty and stability in the US-China relationship.