CCTV-Interview on GDP with Professor Huo 1

Q1. First quarter growth soared 11.9 percent higher than last year. Is this figure surprising, or was it to be expected?

Q2. What are some of the key factors that have driven this rapid growth?

Q3. The central government set a growth target of 8 percent for the year, while the Asian Development Bank predicted 9.6 percent growth. What was your expectation?

Q4. Some economists worry the economy will overheat. Is this concern well-founded and, if so, what macro-control policies are needed to balance growth and minimize the risk?