In today's podcast:

Chinese President Xi Jinping is paying a state visit to Russia from May 7 to 10 and will attend the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Moscow. Leonid Kovachich, a Russian sinologist and economist, told the Global Times in an interview that the leaders of China and Russia not only honor history but also reaffirm their commitment to preserving an order that prevents the tragedies of the 20th century from being repeated.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday exchanged congratulations with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the European Union.

With full consideration of the expectations across the world, the interests of the Chinese side, and the call from the US business community and consumers, the Chinese side decides to agree to engage with the US side, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.

Encouraged by US authorities, new media influencers, particularly the conservative "MAGA" supporters, are gradually stepping into the spotlight and becoming a significant force in the US media landscape, influencing and even reshaping political communication in the country.

One of the longest holidays in China, the five-day May Day holidays, concluded early this week. Many people across China decided to treat themselves to a well-earned vacation. Amid the country's booming domestic tourism scene, creating "emotional value" has quickly become a new key to winning the hearts of tourists.