“化债”切换至“稳增长”：三季度新增专项债发行将提速

Group 1 - The core focus of the article is on the significant issuance of local government bonds in China, amounting to 5.49 trillion yuan in the first half of 2025, primarily aimed at "debt replacement" and supporting infrastructure investment [1][2] - The issuance of refinancing special bonds for replacing hidden debts reached nearly 1.8 trillion yuan, with an issuance progress of about 90%, while new special bonds issued amounted to 2.16 trillion yuan, accounting for nearly 50% of the annual quota [1][2] - The urgency of "debt replacement" is highlighted as the primary task for local governments, with 42% of new special bonds in June allocated for this purpose, reflecting the pressing need to address existing debt issues [3][4] Group 2 - The issuance of local government bonds is expected to accelerate in the second half of the year, with plans for approximately 1.69 trillion yuan in new bonds, including 1.47 trillion yuan in new special bonds [6] - The focus on "debt replacement" has somewhat constrained the issuance of new local government bonds, impacting project initiation [6][7] - The government is also exploring innovative uses of special bonds, such as funding investment guidance funds to support strategic emerging industries [7]