“We would like to urge the Chinese government again to take appropriate measures immediately, such as calling on its citizens to act calmly to prevent the situation from escalating, and to take all possible measures to ensure the safety of Japanese residents and our diplomatic missions in China,” he said.
He added that China should “provide accurate information” about the Fukushima water release “rather than unnecessarily raising people’s concerns by providing information without any scientific basis”.
In Beijing, a spokesperson at the Japanese embassy told AFP that staff were “extremely worried”.
“Some individuals have come to our (embassy) entrance,” the spokesperson said.
“They took these kinds of actions then were led away by armed police.”
Asked what action Beijing would take over the stone-throwing, foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said Monday that China “always protects the safety and legitimate rights and interests of foreigners in China, in accordance with law”.
“We strongly urge the Japanese side to face up to the legitimate concerns of all parties, immediately stop the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the sea, fully consult with its neighbours and other stakeholders, and earnestly dispose of nuclear-contaminated water in a responsible manner,” Wang told a regular briefing.
Source: CNA
