China's GDP grew by 5% in Q1. What's behind the growth?

About this episode

The episode discusses China's GDP growth, Hong Kong's IPO market, a conversation with a New Zealand political figure, French legislation on looted artworks, and Artemis II's record-breaking distance from Earth.

① China's GDP grew by 5% in the first quarter. What's behind the growth? (00:40) ② Hong Kong market ranked first in Q1 IPO fundraising. What unique advantages does the city offer? (13:01) ③ A conversation with the speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (25:17) ④ French lawmakers approve a bill to ease the return of looted artworks. What's the significance of it? (33:07) ⑤ Artemis II breaks record for farthest distance traveled from the Earth. What does that mean to the human beings? (41:38)

People in this episode

Guest: Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives

Topics covered

• China's GDP growth
• Hong Kong IPO market
• New Zealand politics
• French legislation
• space exploration

Keywords

• GDP
• China
• Hong Kong
• New Zealand
• French lawmakers
• Artemis II
• space travel
• IPO fundraising
• art restitution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Zealand House of Representatives

Places: China, Hong Kong, France

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