In today's podcast:

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China is happy to see Russia and relevant parties make positive efforts to defuse the Ukraine crisis. Xi made the remarks during a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

US electric vehicle giant Tesla on Tuesday introduced the much-anticipated enhanced Autopilot feature for urban roads in China, joining a number of US companies that recently stepped up their moves in the world's second-largest economy, showing that American companies are voting with their feet in prospects of the Chinese market.

Beat Schneider, emeritus professor at the Bern University of the Arts in Switzerland, has visited Xinjiang twice. He told the Global Times that he was deeply impressed by the high level of modernization in the economy and infrastructure, as well as how the Chinese government promotes the local traditions and cultures of the Uygurs and other ethnic groups.

With China's population of seniors over 60 surpassing 300 million, ensuring a happy and fulfilling life for all elderly individuals has become a pressing concern for both families and the nation. There are emerging trends in the silver economy. Beneath these new trends lies a reflection of Chinese modernization, which aims to provide more secure systems and dignified lives for its senior population.

The use of the latest AI models to facilitate cross-border peer communication is increasingly aiding the preservation and restoration of ancient books. Chinese scholars are employing cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence along with time-honored techniques to protect the ancient literature.