Tasty Scallop From Japan Has Become Trade Pawn
In early November, a ship carrying six tons of Hokkaido scallops slipped out of a northern Japanese port, bound for China. The shipment was meant to be a milestone, a sign of warming ties between the countries after Beijing lifted a yearslong ban on Japanese seafood.
But midway through the vessel's journey, tensions flared again when Japan's prime minister signaled a willingness to defend Taiwan against China. Her comment drew a sharp rebuke from Beijing and an announcement that the seafood ban was back on...
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