It is not surprising to find China and other East Asian neighbors worried over the consequences of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Especially with the radiation leak at the quake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant, the East Asian countries show great concern over the quake's aftermaths.
According to a BBC article, Chinese authorities have found two Japanese tourists from Tokyo to have high levels of radiation. The Chinese government says they were sent to a specialist hospital following tests on their luggage and clothes that detected radiation levels "seriously exceeding limits". However, it remains unclear how the two may have become contaminated as neither traveller is reported to have been within 240km (150 miles) of the Fukushima plant. Also, the Chinese news agency, Xinhua, has reported that abnormal radiation levels have been detected on a ship coming from Japan to Xiamen port in Fujian province. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12857544)
This article shows how China is aware and highly attentive of the potential consequences Japan's earthquake and radiation leak will have on China. Being one of Japan's closest regional neighbor, China understandably fears the negative effects the natural disaster might have on its own nation. It will be interesting to follow up on the reactions of the Chinese in allowing the Japanese to come into China.
-Sarah
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