德国外交部发言人：如有必要，我们准备在北约框架内对莫斯科作出回应。

Multiple UN permanent missions told media China is weighing whether to back UNCTAD secretary-general and former Costa Rican vice‑president Rebeca Grynspan or Guyana’s UN permanent representative Carolyn Rodrigues‑Birkett in the vote for the next UN secretary‑general. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Beijing supports, per the UN Charter, selecting a secretary‑general who upholds the Charter, is highly capable, fair and upright, and that China will participate in the selection process responsibly with relevant parties.

Since early September COMEX gold futures have fallen through $4,200/oz, down over 3%, dragging Shenzhen Shuibei retail gold list prices to 1,068 yuan/gram. The price decline ahead of the National Day holiday has hit the peak retail season: shops report higher foot traffic, decisive wedding-driven buying, restock frequency above last month, roughly 20–30% MoM sales growth and stockouts of some popular styles.