People in the Know
China's Next Five Years
2011 is the first year for China to execute its 12th five year plan. How the plan will be implemented in the first year can set the tone for its future path. So how should China work to address some of the pressing issues through the 12th five year plan?
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• 2012-02-13 Preview of Chinese Vice President Xi's Visit to U.S.
What is the overall climate in today's China-U.S. relations?

• 2012-02-10 Canadian PM in China to Cement Closer Ties
What kind of impact will Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit have on the future trajectory of China-Canada relations?
• 2012-02-09 Safety of Chinese Overseas Workers and Investments
What can investors do to fend off possible security threats when investing volatile regions?
• 2012-02-08 The End of the "Kodak Moment"
What future fate awaits Kodak?
• 2012-02-07 Shanghai, the Next Global RMB Product Center
For the RMB to go international, should China deregulate its currency?
• 2012-02-06 Safety of Cruise Travel
What lessons can be drawn from the Concordia accident?
• 2012-02-03 Angela Merkel Visits China
What key messages is the German Chancellor sending to China?
• 2012-02-02 Can a US-Japan Alliance Lead Asia?
Can US and Japan co-lead Asia?
• 2012-02-01 2012 World Economic Forum
What are the key messages coming out of the World Economic Forum?
• 2012-01-31 China's Agricultural Innovation
How can China improve its innovation capability in agriculture?
• 2012-01-30 How Can China and U.S. Get along?
How will the recent US foreign policy adjustments affect China-US relations?

• Chinese Films' Quest for International Fame
What overseas experiences can China borrow to help the industry grow?

• 2012-01-19 Regulation over Plastic Surgery
How can the entire plastic surgery industry reduce risks?
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Introduction

People In the Know is China's only high-end English radio interview program, featuring events that shape not only China, but the world as well.

The program is one of China Radio International's flagship news program broadcasted every Monday to Friday. By interviewing high-profile guests both from home and abroad, the program provides CRI listeners an in-depth coverage about the hot issues in domestic and international politics, diplomacy, economy, science, technology, culture and sport.

Join PIK every weekday for the latest, in-depth insight on issues affecting you and your world.

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