Today, November 19, at a regular news briefing, the Chinese Foreign Ministry caused a stir by declaring there is currently no market in the Chinese mainland for Japanese seafood imports. 🐟❌
Spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized that Japan must fulfil its regulatory responsibilities—ensuring quality and safety—before sending seafood to the Chinese mainland. However, Japan has so far failed to provide the promised technical materials, Mao said.
Mao also pointed to recent comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the Taiwan question, labeling them retrogressive and erroneous. These remarks have sparked a massive public backlash among residents of the Chinese mainland. 🌊🔥
Importers and seafood enthusiasts in China are now watching closely to see if Tokyo will submit the required documentation and address the political tensions affecting trade.
For now, the sushi-grade salmon and tuna pipeline from Japan to the Chinese mainland remains dry, leaving fans of salmon nigiri and toro rolls to look elsewhere. 🍣🌍
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Chinese Foreign Ministry: No market for Japanese seafood imports
cgtn.com
