Group 1 - China has effectively stopped the import of Japanese seafood due to insufficient radioactive material testing, despite Japan having recently resumed exports to China in November [1][3] - The Japanese seafood industry is experiencing polarized reactions, with concerns about the impact of China's pressure tactics, including potential restrictions on rare earth exports and visa policies [3] - Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reported that the first batch of frozen scallops from Hokkaido was shipped to China, but was informed that radioactive material testing was inadequate, leading to an inability to export [3][5] Group 2 - A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Japan had previously committed to ensuring the safety and quality of seafood exports to China, which is a prerequisite for trade, but has failed to provide the promised technical materials [5] - The Japanese government denied receiving any official communication from China regarding the import ban, emphasizing ongoing technical exchanges since the resumption of shipments on November 5 [5]