Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reaffirmed his nation’s longstanding policy on the controlled release of treated radioactive wastewater during the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Sept. 6. Meanwhile, Chinese Premier Li Qiang softened his rhetoric on the issue, signaling a potential thaw in relations between the two nations. Japan began releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima power plant on Aug. 24. The shift in Beijing’s tone over the release of the treated wastewater comes amid growing concern in Japan over the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) actions, prompting experts to advocate for a more action-oriented diplomatic approach to reduce dependency on China....Read more https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/japan-stands-firm-on-treated-wastewater-disposal-at-asean-summit-while-china-moderates-its-stance-5489827