加力实施更加积极的财政政策

Core Viewpoint - The central economic work conference in 2024 emphasizes the implementation of a more proactive fiscal policy to stimulate economic growth and address insufficient domestic demand [2][3]. Fiscal Policy Adjustment - The shift from "active" to "more active" fiscal policy marks a significant adjustment in China's fiscal stance since 2008, aimed at promoting high-quality economic development and addressing total demand insufficiency [2][3]. Fiscal Deficit and Debt Management - The fiscal deficit is set at around 4% for the year, with a deficit scale of 5.66 trillion yuan, and plans to issue 1.3 trillion yuan in ultra-long-term special bonds, alongside 4.4 trillion yuan in new local government special bonds [3][5]. - The government maintains that the current deficit level is within a safe threshold, with China's government debt ratio at 90.12%, significantly lower than the G7 average of 127.42% [7][8]. Economic Stimulus and Confidence Building - The more proactive fiscal policy aims to expand domestic demand and stabilize confidence, providing strong financial support to stimulate consumption and investment [9][10]. - It is expected to enhance the resilience and vitality of economic development through coordinated fiscal and monetary policies [4][9]. Support for Key Areas - The fiscal policy focuses on supporting the construction of the livelihood sector, ensuring the implementation of major national strategies, and optimizing expenditure structures to enhance public service quality [11][12]. - Specific measures include increasing spending on education, healthcare, and social security, while also promoting green development and technological innovation [11][22]. Policy Coordination - Strengthening the coordination between fiscal and monetary policies is crucial for enhancing macroeconomic stability and promoting a virtuous economic cycle [4][13]. - The government aims to leverage fiscal policy to attract social capital and ensure effective implementation of macroeconomic strategies [13][19]. Challenges and Future Directions - The effectiveness of the more proactive fiscal policy may face challenges such as inherent inertia in fiscal concepts, demographic changes, and external economic pressures [14][16][17]. - Future efforts should focus on balancing short-term economic stability with long-term fiscal sustainability, optimizing the allocation of fiscal resources, and enhancing support for key sectors [19][20][23].