Treated wastewater tanks at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, on August 24, 2023. (Photo: AFP/VNA) |
The discussion will focus on narrowing the gap in opinions regarding the safety of releasing treated wastewater into the ocean and solutions for China to resume imports of Japanese fishery products.
At the Japan-China summit last November, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and President Xi Jinping admitted that the two sides had different views over the ocean release of treated water. They agreed to resolve the issue through consultation and dialogue.