Steel slag, a byproduct of steel production, is used to promote the growth of seaweed. By supplying iron and providing essential nutrients needed for seaweed growth, steel slag helps prevent the phenomenon known as "isoyake," or the desertification of marine environments. This initiative has led to reports of the recovery of seaweed beds and improvements in fishery yields.
September 18th marks the anniversary of the Mukden Incident and is a day when anti-Japanese sentiment tends to rise in China. On this day in 2024, a Japanese child was fatally stabbed in Shenzhen, China. The Chinese government expressed condolences for the Japanese child's death while stating that such incidents could occur in any country.
