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年内首次转正!前7月财政收入同比增长0.1%
Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-08-21 11:42

Core Viewpoint - The fiscal revenue in China has turned positive for the first time in 2023, with a slight year-on-year increase of 0.1% in the first seven months, while expenditure grew by 3.4% [2] Revenue Summary - From January to July, the total public budget revenue reached 135,839 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 0.1%, the first positive growth this year [2] - Tax revenue, which is a key component of public budget revenue, totaled 110,933 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year decline of 0.3%, but the decline is narrowing [2] - In July alone, tax revenue was 18,018 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5% [2] - Major tax categories showed varied performance: - Value-added tax increased by 3% - Consumption tax rose by 2.1% - Corporate income tax decreased by 0.4% - Personal income tax surged by 8.8% [3][4] Expenditure Summary - Total public budget expenditure from January to July was 160,737 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 3.4% [6] - Expenditure on social security and employment grew by 9.8%, while education and health expenditures increased by 5.7% and 5.3%, respectively [6] - The expenditure growth rate is slower than the revenue growth, indicating a cautious fiscal approach [6] Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that fiscal policy will continue to play a crucial role in stabilizing domestic demand and confidence, with expectations of increased fiscal measures in the latter half of the year [7] - The potential for further fiscal spending is anticipated, especially through special government bonds and adjustments to the deficit [7]