China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) has conditionally resumed imports of aquatic products from most regions of Japan, reversing a 2023 ban imposed over concerns about wastewater discharge from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The decision follows recent bilateral agreements aimed at restarting the seafood trade after imports from

Last month, Japan and China reached an agreement to restart Japanese seafood exports to China under a new safety verification system, marking a potential thaw in their trade dispute.

In a display of regional solidarity, China, Japan, and South Korea have pledged to deepen their economic cooperation. At the 13th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting held last weekend in Seoul, the three nations outlined an agenda, encompassing trade agreements and supply chain stability.

Japan and China have taken steps towards resolving trade disputes and improving economic cooperation during the China-Japan High Level Dialogue held on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Last week, China and Japan reached a deal to resolve their dispute over the discharge of Fukishima nuclear water, paving the road for China to eventually lift import bans on Japanese seafood.

A trilateral meeting among Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol led to an agreement to elevate negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement, as well as some bilateral mechanisms to revive trade and investment.

As Japan is reportedly tightening its grip on exports of advanced materials and equipment, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) warned that Japan's actions could "seriously affect" normal bilateral trade.