The author offers insight into today's China by analyzing the CCP's anti-Japan campaign, Xi's alleged speech in Beidaihe, and questions about his mental state.
China's nuclear plants release greater volumes of tritium than Japan's treated water, but mentions of that on Chinese social media are fast deleted by censors.
The ALPS treated water release was declared safe, but a South Korean left-wing lawyer's group has filed a petition listing dolphins among its claimants.
Scientists found no trace of radiation either in the water or in sea creatures. But motivated by nationalist politics, China has banned all Japanese seafood.
China has relentlessly spread false information about the release of treated water from Fukushima despite the safety guaranteed by international experts.
Despite Chinese backlash and widespread disinformation, many European media outlets are responding calmly and objectively to the ALPS treated water release.
As it starts releasing treated water from Fukushima, as approved by international experts, Japan must make good use of its ¥80-billion anti-disinformation fund.
As the treated water release started TEPCO said it would monitor with the utmost sense of care, while China announced a ban on all Japanese seafood...
The treated water release was decided after confirming the "safety, reputational damage measures, and continued support" from TEPCO., said PM Fumio Kishida.
Mr Kishida's aim on August 20 is to convey his firm resolve to address misperceptions and establish a conducive environment for the treated water discharge.
Irritated by South Korea's growing ties with the US and Japan, China aims to create discord by exploiting opposition to the release of Fukushima treated water.
China's import intimidation tactics intend to coerce Tokyo into abandoning hardline positions towards Beijing on various issues.