Pakistan, June 30 -- China has officially lifted its ban on Japanese seafood imports, nearly two years after halting them due to concerns over wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The ban, which began in August 2023, had seriously impacted Japan's scallop and sea cucumber industries, especially since China was the biggest buyer of Japanese seafood.

The Chinese customs announced on Sunday that imports from most Japanese regions would now resume. However, the ban still applies to seafood from 10 out of Japan's 47 prefectures, including Fukushima and surrounding areas. All seafood imports will now require strict documentation, including health and radiation safety certificates.

This move comes as both China and Japan aim to improve...