Japan and China have reached a breakthrough agreement to resolve their disputes over the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant and the subsequent Chinese ban on Japanese seafood. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that China would ease the import ban and join an expanded monitoring framework under the United Nations’ atomic agency. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized that China would gradually resume imports of Japanese aquatic products that meet safety standards, but technical consultations would continue. This accord includes Japan's commitment to long-term international monitoring and independent sampling involving third-party inspectors, including China, to ensure transparency and safety. Both nations view this agreement as a significant step towards handling nuclear-contaminated water scientifically and safely. However, there is no immediate word on when the next monitoring visit will take place or when the ban will be fully lifted.