① In a signed article published in Kazakh media, Xi Jinping called for opening a new chapter in China-Kazakhstan relations. We explore what’s at stake in Xi’s state visit to Kazakhstan. (00:52) ② We speak to S.L. Kanthan, founder of the “Multipolar Strategy”, on development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. (13:21) ③ Why has the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a China-led resolution on artificial intelligence? (25:03) ④ Factory activities among smaller Chinese businesses hit three-year high. (35:59) ⑤ Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced that his government plans to resume negotiations with the US. How could this affect a forthcoming election where Maduro will seek a third term? (45:40)