China Radio International (English version) (CRI) is the only overseas broadcaster in the People's Republic of China. CRI was founded on December 3, 1941 and is owned and operated by the state. CRI is one of the "three central media organizations in China" along with China National Radio (CNR) and China Central Television (CCTV). English Service is one of CRI's most important divisions. It is widely acknowledged that the CRI English Service provides the world with one of the most efficient and convenient ways of learning about China. By Kiriin Newswith chinanews