2026年财政预算报告深度解读：财政“新思路”

Fiscal Overview - The net financing of government debt in 2026 is projected to be CNY 11.89 trillion, an increase of CNY 300 billion from 2025, while its proportion to GDP is expected to decrease from 8.5% to 8.1%[13] - The overall budget expenditure growth rate is set at 4.8%, with actual spending growth likely to exceed 5% after excluding debt repayment and bank injections[13] Expenditure Structure - The general public budget expenditure is expected to grow by 4.4% in 2026, an increase of 3.4 percentage points from 2025, with significant increases in science and technology (7.1%), foreign defense (7.0%), and social security and employment (6.0%)[2] - New special bonds will focus on major project support, indicating a stronger emphasis on infrastructure and development projects compared to 2025[2] Policy Direction - The core directive of the 2026 fiscal policy remains on expanding domestic demand, shifting from simple funding to a collaborative fiscal-financial model[18] - A total of CNY 250 billion is allocated for the "old-for-new" policy to stabilize consumer spending, while CNY 8 trillion in new policy financial tools will be introduced to leverage social capital[18] Revenue Challenges - Land use rights revenue is projected to decline by 52.3% from its peak in 2021, significantly impacting fiscal stability[3] - The overall tax burden in China ranks 36th among 38 major economies, indicating a need for structural reform to enhance revenue stability[3] Reform Initiatives - The government plans to increase the proportion of state capital revenue contributions, with state capital operating budget revenue growing by CNY 175.5 billion in 2025[4] - The introduction of zero-based budgeting and the reduction of "three public" expenditures by over 7% are key measures to improve fiscal efficiency[4]