①China elevates relations with several African countries ahead of the FOCAC summit. What message does it send out? (00:40)

②China announces probes over Canada’s tariff hike. We discuss more on the legal grounds for these investigations. (13:17)

③Türkiye has applied to join the BRICS. (23:50)

④Eurozone inflation fell sharply to a three-year low of 2.2% in August. (32:51)

⑤Volkswagen is considering shutting factories in Germany and cutting jobs. What factors have been driving these decisions? (42:28)