Hong Kong is holding firm on its ban of seafood imports from ten Japanese prefectures, including Tokyo and Fukushima, despite mainland China’s recent conditional resumption of some seafood imports from Japan.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced Tuesday it will continue its cautious stance toward Japanese aquatic products, citing the unprecedented nature of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Station’s treated wastewater discharge.
Officials emphasized ongoing communication with Japanese authorities, seeking the latest scientific data to evaluate potential adjustments to current food safety protocols. A government spokesman stated that any policy changes would be transparently communicated to the public.
The decision contrasts with mainland China’s partial lifting of its seafood import restrictions, suggesting divergent approaches to managing potential radiation risks from the Fukushima nuclear site.
The HKSAR government’s statement underscores continued concerns about the scale and duration of the treated water release, maintaining a precautionary approach to protecting public health.
As tensions and environmental concerns persist, the region remains vigilant about potential long-term implications of the nuclear wastewater discharge.
The seafood import ban remains in effect for prefectures including Tokyo, Fukushima, and Chiba, with authorities promising ongoing scientific assessment of the situation.
