North Korea’s latest and biggest nuclear bomb test to date has caused an earthquake in China and Russia – and the political shockwave has reached around the world.
US President Donald Trump described North Korea as a “rogue nation” that continues to be “very hostile and dangerous to the United States”.
South Korea has started live-fire drills to “strongly warn” its northern neighbour, and the UN Security Council held its second emergency meeting in a week.
But stiff sanctions have already been imposed – without stopping missiles being launched or test bombs being detonated.
So, what now? And does a military response risk starting another world war?
Presenter: Jane Dutton
Guests:
Isaac Stone Fish – Center on US-China Relations
Victor Gao – China National Association of International Studies
Robert Kelly – International relations specialist