Japanese seafood exporters and government officials have reacted positively to China's announcement. The head of a scallop producer in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido welcomed the move.
"I'm glad the sales channels will increase and Japan's delicious seafood products will be available to people in China."
“我很高兴销售渠道将会增加,日本美味的海鲜产品将会出现在中国人民的餐桌上。”
The company had been stepping up exports to the US and Vietnam in an effort to expand its export markets beyond China.
该公司一直在加大对美国和越南的出口,以扩大中国以外的出口市场。
Japan's Fisheries Minister called the move an important development.
日本水产大臣称此举是一个重要的进展。
"It is a major milestone. Marine products are an important export item for Japan. The public and private sectors will work together to resume exports to China swiftly and smoothly."