Japan preparing to begin discharging water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant on Thursday. The operation, which is expected to last for decades, has raised serious concerns and criticism, particularly from China. Hong Kong will "immediately" apply restrictions on food from Japan, John Lee, the territory's chief executive, said Tuesday. Japan will demand an end to Chinese trade restrictions by putting forward "scientific evidence," assured Fumio Kishida, the Japanese prime minister said. Tokyo ensures that it will be safe for the environment and human health.