财政部：及时启动发行超长期特别国债

Group 1: Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure - In the first quarter, the national general public budget revenue was 60,877 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 2.3%. After excluding special factors, the comparable growth was approximately 2.2% [1][2] - Tax revenue in the first quarter was 49,172 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.9%. However, after accounting for special factors, tax revenue showed stable growth [1][2] - National general public budget expenditure increased by 2.9% year-on-year, with significant growth in social security and employment (3.7%), education (2.5%), and urban-rural community spending (12.1%) [2][3] Group 2: Special Bonds and Government Investment - The Ministry of Finance plans to timely initiate the issuance of ultra-long-term special bonds based on project allocation, ensuring alignment with project timelines and market demand [3][4] - The Ministry will guide local governments in optimizing the issuance rhythm of special bonds to enhance government investment effectiveness and support major project funding needs [3][4] - In 2024, the Ministry will adjust the focus of special bonds to include more areas such as new energy and new infrastructure, enhancing the leverage effect of special bonds [4][5] Group 3: Support for Economic Growth - The central government has introduced policies to support the cultivation of new economic growth drivers, particularly in high-quality manufacturing development [5][6] - A budget of 3 billion yuan will be allocated in 2024 to support pilot cities in upgrading their manufacturing sectors through digital transformation [6] - The Ministry will also support urban renewal actions in major cities and enhance infrastructure to better leverage government investment [6][7]