Japan proposes 10% saury quota cut at Osaka talks

At ongoing annual talks in Osaka, Japan proposes a 10% cut in saury fishing quotas to aid stock recovery. China is expected to oppose the measure.

Annual talks on saury fishing quotas are underway in Osaka.

Japan has proposed cutting the quotas by 10% to support saury stock recovery. The measure aims to address concerns over declining fish populations.

China is expected to oppose the proposal, as reported by The Japan Times.

Russia is also involved in the discussions, though its position remains unclear. The outcome will depend on negotiations among the participating nations.

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