Japan's decision to dump nuclear-contaminated water a betrayal of Pacific trust, says scholar
2023-08-29 10:19:00 source：CGTN
August 28, 2023
Japan's decision to discharge nuclear-contaminated wastewater is not only a policy misstep, but also a deep fracture in the trust between the Pacific Islands and Japan, said a scholar on Monday.
These waters aren't just geographical entities but also the lifeblood of the Pacific Islands, underpinning cultures, livelihoods and ecosystems, said Transform Aqorau, vice chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University, in an article published on the website of the Pacific Islands News Association.
Beyond the immediate economic implications, the profound political ramifications of Japan's decision must also be recognized, he said.
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