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In China,
the ninth day of the ninth lunar month has always been a day to climb high in both body and spirit.
The Double Ninth Festival reminds us to look back at those who came before us and to look ahead forward to the future we are building together.
Today, as China grows older and wiser, aging is no longer a distant topic about our grandparents.
It's a shared journey we are all walking into step by step.
From national strategies to smart robots, from young caregivers to digital helpers,
we explore how silver and youth can shine together.
And today, we are having Roundtable's Heart to Heart segment, where we hear from you, our listeners.
You've sent us your thoughts, questions, and dilemmas,
and now it's our turn to respond with insights, advice, and maybe a little tough love.
But before that...
When we talk about the future, we often picture youth, innovation, energy, possibility.
But here's the thing.
China's future is also a bit silver.
By 2035, one in three people in China will be over 60.
No, it's not a crisis.