China suspends imports of Japanese seafood products

China announced on Thursday the suspension of all imports of Japanese seafood products after Tokyo began discharging treated water from the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant on Thursday. 

The Chinese Customs stated in a statement that the decision aims to "address the risks to food security arising from the discharge of contaminated water from Fukushima into the sea, protect the health of Chinese consumers, and ensure the safety of imported food." 

AFP