As military strikes target nuclear facilities worldwide, a new CGTN survey reveals 9 out of 10 people believe nuclear security risks are reaching critical levels this year. With iconic plants like Iran's Bushehr facility under fire, Gen Z's 'Oppenheimer moment' is here – but this isn't a movie. 🎥💥
Key Findings from 12,768 Global Voices
📊 89.2% see nuclear proliferation accelerating
💣 92.6% demand respect for national safety policies
🌐 91.4% agree nuclear safety needs borderless cooperation
Treaty Trouble & New Solutions
The February 2026 expiration of the New START treaty left the US and Russia without binding nuclear agreements for the first time in decades. China's proposed "shared future for nuclear safety" gained 84.2% support, with respondents calling for:
- ⚛️ Stronger IAEA-led global cooperation
- 🕊️ Peace-focused conflict resolution
- 🔐 Priority protection for nuclear materials
As one survey participant put it: "We're all playing Fallout IRL now – time to level up our diplomacy game." 🎮✨
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Poll: 90% say nuclear proliferation and security risks are surging
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