G7 Demands Repeal of Bans on Japanese Seafood Amid Concerns Over China’s Heavy Metal Standards

G7 Demands Repeal of Bans on Japanese Seafood Amid Concerns Over China’s Heavy Metal Standards
European Council President Charles Michel, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, U.S. President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pose for a group photo after laying flower wreaths at the Cenotaph for Atomic Bomb Victims in the Peace Memorial Park on the sidelines of the G-7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, on May 18, 2023. Franck Robichon - Pool/Getty Images
Sean Tseng
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In a significant move during the G7 trade ministers’ meeting in Osaka, Japan, a joint declaration was made advocating for the swift repeal of international bans on Japanese seafood imports. This initiative comes against the backdrop of intensified scrutiny over China’s aquatic products, which have reportedly surpassed acceptable heavy metal limits.

The meeting concluded on Oct. 29, and culminated in a unified call to action, urging the prompt elimination of embargoes that hinder the trade of Japanese aquatic goods, which also includes the latest import restrictions on Japanese foods. Although no direct references were made, the statement appeared to implicitly challenge the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), demanding an end to the embargo on Japanese food items.

Kane Zhang is a reporter based in Japan. She has written on health topics for The Epoch Times since 2022, mainly focusing on Integrative Medicine. She also reports on current affairs related Japan and China.
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