Group 1 - The Japanese government is releasing reserve rice to stabilize soaring rice prices, with approximately 300,000 tons being released starting May 29, 2023, which is the fourth batch this year [3] - The released reserve rice is referred to as "old rice," produced between 2021 and 2022, raising concerns about its quality and potential contamination [3][4] - The rising rice prices are attributed to extreme weather conditions leading to poor harvests, and a previous warning about a potential earthquake has caused panic buying, resulting in a temporary rice shortage [4] Group 2 - Criticism has emerged from opposition party members regarding the quality of the reserve rice, with statements suggesting it is more suitable for animal feed than human consumption [4] - The Japanese government is considering emergency imports of rice if the release of reserve rice does not effectively curb price increases [4]
日媒：日本议员称政府储备米是给“鸡”吃的“老陈米”，“可能含有污染物”
Huan Qiu Wang·2025-06-08 04:05