明年财政政策“工具箱”有望进一步扩容

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the effectiveness of proactive fiscal policies in 2025, which have supported major national strategies, expanded domestic demand, stabilized growth, and improved people's livelihoods. It anticipates continued expansionary fiscal policies in 2026, focusing on both material and human investments [1][2]. Group 1: Fiscal Policy Effectiveness - In 2025, proactive fiscal policies significantly supported major national strategies, with 800 billion yuan allocated for "two重" construction and 1,880 billion yuan for equipment upgrades, leading to a 10.7% year-on-year increase in machinery and equipment purchases from January to November [1]. - Increased spending in the livelihood sector was noted, with sales in supported retail sectors growing by 26.5% and 20.3% year-on-year, respectively, from January to November [1]. - Over 70% of national fiscal spending since the start of the "14th Five-Year Plan" has been directed towards improving people's livelihoods, according to the Minister of Finance [1]. Group 2: Investment in People and Material - Fiscal policies in 2025 met expectations in material investments, while policies aimed at human investments, such as childcare subsidies and free preschool education, contributed to high-quality population development [2]. - The combination of material and human investments is seen as essential for high-quality development and improving residents' living standards, creating a virtuous cycle of new demand and supply [2]. Group 3: Future Policy Directions - The Ministry of Finance plans to optimize spending structures and enhance financial support for major national strategies, focusing on increasing funding for human investments and expanding domestic demand [3][4]. - Policies supporting "two重" and "two新" will continue, with an emphasis on utilizing government bond funds and increasing central budget investments to stabilize and boost investment [5]. - Experts suggest that optimizing project reserves and expanding the fiscal "toolbox" will enhance the effectiveness of material investment policies [5][6].