U.S. moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force. Will it reignite wider conflict?

美国武力重开霍尔木兹海峡,此举是否会引发更大范围的冲突?

World Today

2026-05-05

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①China calls for staying on alert over Japan's nuclear move. Why is Japan's nuclear ambition a greater concern now? (00:46) ②The U.S. moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force. How big is the risk of hostilities resuming? (13:53) ③Germany warns the European Union will retaliate if the U.S. raises auto tariffs to 25%. How will the trade disputes affect transatlantic relations? (24:47) ④China's service sector drives growth with AI unlocking new potential. How is AI creating consumption scenarios? (33:04) ⑤A young Chinese Snooker player wins 2026 World Championship in historic victory. How has Chinese snooker produced world champions? (42:42)
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  • China calls for a stay on alert over Japan's nuclear move.

  • The United States moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force as Iran attacks the UAE.

  • And Germany warns the European Union will retaliate if the U.S. Raises auto tariffs to 25%.

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  • Our first story.

  • China has called on the international community to remain highly vigilant against Japan's nuclear ambitions.

  • Chinese Representative Shen Jian made the remarks

  • at the ongoing Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference in New York.

  • In recent years, Japan has made a series of negative comments and taken questionable actions

  • regarding the possession of nuclear weapons.

  • It has pushed to amend its pacifist constitution, challenged the three non-nuclear principles,

  • expanded its long-range strike capabilities,

  • and sought the deployment of nuclear weapons on its soil from its so-called allies.

  • The international community must remain highly vigilant,

  • strengthen monitoring and verification, take seriously of the severe imbalance between Japan's sensitive

  • nuclear material production capacity and its actual consumption.

  • And resolutely curb any attempts by the country to possess nuclear weapons.