Boycott of Japanese products in China expands = South Korean media

The discharge of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean has started, and a boycott of Japanese products is spreading in China. Some say Japan should boycott the Asian Games in Hangzhou next month
going up Taiwan Central News Agency reported on the 25th (local time) that Chinese consumers are boycotting Japanese products, especially cosmetics and hygiene products. In June, the treated water was discharged into the ocean.
When it became popular, a boycott of Japanese products began, and it has continued to expand as the discharge of treated water has become a reality. In response, Japanese companies have explained that their products are not affected by the treated water.
. Kao says, "All products imported through our group companies in China are inspected for radioactive materials and passed through Chinese customs inspections. Only products that meet Chinese national standards can be cleared through customs.
There is no problem with ," he said. SK-II also said, "Our products are produced in western Japan, which is far from Fukushima. There is no danger of radioactivity being detected in the area around the factory, and the impact of the discharge of treated water has not been detected.
Consumers can use it with confidence because there is no noise. The water used in the manufacturing process of the product is freshwater, not seawater. We have also introduced state-of-the-art treatment processes and conduct daily water quality tests.”
emphasized. Shu Uemura also said, ``Although Japan is the main country of origin for colored products, we produce products all over the world (not just in Japan).
You can use it with confidence," he said. MUJI said, "All the products we sell were manufactured before the treated water was released, so there is no impact. We are a Japanese company, but our products are manufactured in Japan.
It is possible to identify it because it does not contain any and the country of origin is separately indicated.” Some Chinese netizens are calling for Japan to boycott its participation in the Hangzhou Asian Games.
be. The Hong Kong South China Morning Post (SCMP) boycotted Japan for the chorus in the official theme song for the Hangzhou Asian Games, ``We share the same sea and sky, and look at the same sunrise and stars.''
It was reported that it is affecting the voices asking for. A user of China's social network service (SNS) Weibo said, "The lyrics are ironic. (Asia) shares the same sea and sky.
We are sharing, but the sea has been polluted." Other users have also argued, "We don't want to share the same ocean as Japan. Japanese athletes should not participate in the tournament."