Core Insights - The overall fiscal operation in China is stable in the first half of the year, with a slight decline in public budget revenue and a gradual recovery in tax revenue [1][3] Group 1: Fiscal Revenue - National general public budget revenue reached 115,566 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.3%, with the decline narrowing by 0.8 percentage points compared to the first quarter [1] - Tax revenue for the first half was 92,900 billion yuan, down 1.2% year-on-year, but monthly tax revenue has shown growth for three consecutive months starting from April [1][3] - Major tax categories showed stable growth, with domestic VAT, domestic consumption tax, and individual income tax increasing by 2.8%, 1.7%, and 8% respectively [3] Group 2: Non-Tax Revenue - National non-tax revenue amounted to 22,700 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 3.7%, but the growth rate fell by 5.1 percentage points compared to the first quarter [5][6] - Non-tax revenue saw declines in May and June, with decreases of 2.2% and 3.7% respectively [5] - Revenue from state-owned resources (assets) increased by 4.8%, while administrative fees grew by 1%, but the growth rate decreased by 4.5 percentage points compared to the first quarter [6] Group 3: Regional Revenue Performance - Most regions maintained revenue growth, with local general public budget revenue increasing by 1.6% in the first half [8] - Revenue growth varied by region, with eastern, central, western, and northeastern regions growing by 1.3%, 1.3%, 2%, and 5.7% respectively [8] - Out of 31 provinces, 27 achieved revenue growth [8] Group 4: Fiscal Expenditure - National general public budget expenditure reached 141,300 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.4% [10] - Expenditures in social security and employment, education, science and technology, and energy conservation and environmental protection all grew by over 5% [10] - Local government special bonds and ultra-long-term special treasury bonds contributed to a 30% increase in government fund budget expenditure, totaling 24,300 billion yuan [10]

Core Viewpoint - The ruling coalition in Japan is projected to lose its majority in the House of Councillors, which could further weaken Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's leadership and disrupt financial markets [2][3]. Group 1: Election Results and Implications - Exit polls indicate that the ruling coalition may secure only 32 to 51 seats out of 125 contested, falling short of the 50 seats needed to maintain a majority in the 248-seat upper house [2]. - Ishiba stated he would continue as Prime Minister, believing the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) can still remain the largest party in both houses [2]. - If the ruling coalition loses control of the upper house, it would mark the first time since the LDP's establishment in the 1950s that the government holds a minority in both houses [2]. Group 2: Market Reactions and Investor Sentiment - The election outcome may complicate Ishiba's policy agenda and U.S. trade negotiations, potentially leading to his resignation [3]. - Investors are increasingly uncertain about the government's ability to manage fiscal spending, contributing to rising Japanese bond yields, which have reached their highest levels in over 20 years [3]. - The stock and bond markets will be closed on Monday due to a national holiday, with the forex market expected to react first to the election results [3]. Group 3: Public Sentiment and Policy Challenges - Many opposition parties advocating for tax cuts and increased social welfare have resonated with voters, particularly amid rising consumer prices [5]. - The LDP is perceived to be on the defensive regarding key public issues, with most households favoring a reduction in consumption tax to alleviate inflation pressures [5]. - If Ishiba remains in power, the stock market may face downward pressure, while a potential resignation could lead to increased likelihood of tax cuts and a market rebound [5]. Group 4: Legislative Challenges Ahead - Should the ruling coalition lose its majority, Ishiba will need to rely on opposition support for legislation, facing pressure to compromise on tax issues [6]. - Japan must reach an agreement with the U.S. by August 1 to avoid a significant increase in tariffs on exports, which could negatively impact Japan's GDP by 0.9% [6].

Group 1 - The public dispute between President Trump and Tesla (TSLA.US) CEO Elon Musk escalates, focusing on government subsidies and fiscal spending [1] - Trump suggests that Musk has received the largest subsidies in history and calls for an investigation by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) [1] - Musk responds by advocating for the elimination of all subsidies immediately, highlighting his opposition to Trump's fiscal spending proposal [1] Group 2 - Musk expresses dissatisfaction on social media during the voting period, criticizing lawmakers who support record debt growth despite promises to cut government spending [2] - He threatens to ensure the defeat of these lawmakers in the upcoming primaries and hints at the possibility of forming a new political party [2] - Musk references a past interview where he stated that the removal of electric vehicle subsidies would significantly enhance Tesla's competitive advantage [2]

Revenue Performance - In May 2025, the national general public budget revenue grew by only 0.1% year-on-year, a decrease of 1.8 percentage points from April's 1.9%[1] - The broad fiscal revenue in May saw a year-on-year decline of 1.2%, slowing down by 3.9 percentage points compared to the previous month[2] - Tax revenue increased by 0.6% year-on-year in May, down from 1.9% in April, while non-tax revenue fell by 2.2% compared to a growth of 1.7% in April[3] Expenditure Trends - In May, the national general public budget expenditure grew by 2.6% year-on-year, a slowdown of 3.2 percentage points from April's 5.8%[4] - Cumulative general public budget expenditure from January to May reached 38.0% of the annual budget, exceeding the average of 37.4% over the past five years[5] - Infrastructure-related expenditures in May decreased by 7.7% year-on-year, a decline of 9.9 percentage points from the previous month[6] Government Fund Insights - Government fund revenue in May fell by 8.1% year-on-year, a significant drop of 16.2 percentage points from the previous month, primarily due to a decline in land transfer income[7] - The land transfer income in May decreased by 14.6% year-on-year, a sharp decline from April's growth of 4.3%[8] - Government fund expenditure in May grew by 8.8% year-on-year, but this was a significant decrease from April's 44.7% growth rate[9]

Group 1: Fiscal Revenue - From January to May, the national general public budget revenue was 96,623 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.3%, with the decline narrowing by 0.1 percentage points compared to January to April [1] - Tax revenue for the same period was 79,156 billion yuan, down 1.6% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing by 0.5 percentage points; non-tax revenue was 17,467 billion yuan, up 6.2% year-on-year, with the growth rate narrowing by 1.5 percentage points [1] - In May, the general public budget revenue growth rate was 0.1%, slowing by 1.8 percentage points from the previous month, with tax revenue growth dropping from 1.9% to 0.6% and non-tax revenue turning negative at -2.2% [2] Group 2: Fiscal Expenditure - From January to May, national general public budget expenditure was 112,953 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.2%, with the growth rate falling by 0.4 percentage points [1] - In May, general public budget expenditure grew by 2.6% year-on-year, slowing by 3.1 percentage points from the previous month, with significant declines in infrastructure spending, which fell by 7.7% [4] - Key areas of expenditure such as social security and employment saw a year-on-year increase of 9.2%, while education and health spending grew by 6.7% and 3.9%, respectively [4] Group 3: Economic Analysis - The slowdown in revenue is attributed to factors such as the decline in the Producer Price Index (PPI), the unsustainable high growth of non-tax revenue, and weakened land transfer income [1] - The analysis indicates that the increase in value-added tax revenue reflects a trend of economic recovery, supported by robust growth in the equipment manufacturing sector [2] - The government is expected to accelerate bond issuance to support fiscal expenditure, especially in light of the revenue slowdown and strong expenditure performance in the first four months [5]

Group 1 - The overall liquidity in the market is balanced and loose, with DR001 falling below the 1.4% policy rate, and state-owned banks' net financing reaching a year-high of 4.55 trillion yuan [1][11][27] - Historical trends indicate that at the end of June, funding rates typically rise, but the central bank often increases liquidity support, especially during a month with significant fiscal spending [21][27] - Concerns for the upcoming cross-quarter period include a high maturity of interbank certificates of deposit exceeding 4 trillion yuan, and a recent reduction in deposit rates by major banks, which may lead to deposit outflows [26][27] Group 2 - Next week, the market will see over 10 trillion yuan in reverse repos maturing, along with the continuation of MLF operations, indicating ongoing liquidity support from the central bank [2][33] - Government bond net payments are expected to increase significantly, with a net payment of 7.498 trillion yuan, indicating a substantial fiscal activity [4][31] - The interbank certificate of deposit maturity will be 11.092 trillion yuan, which remains substantial, and attention will be paid to the pressure of renewing these deposits as the quarter-end approaches [6][31] Group 3 - The average daily net financing from state-owned banks has been rising, with a significant increase noted this week, indicating a robust liquidity position [5][27] - The issuance of interbank certificates of deposit remains stable, with no significant upward pressure on rates, suggesting a controlled liquidity environment [6][27] - The second quarter has seen an acceleration in fiscal bond issuance, which is expected to provide additional liquidity support as the quarter-end approaches [27][39]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - In May, the year-on-year growth rate of broad fiscal revenue turned negative again, and the intensity of fiscal expenditure dropped significantly. The sustainability of fiscal stimulus after June needs to be observed, and it may be necessary to increase the budget to expand the deficit [1][4]. Summary by Catalog Fiscal Revenue - **General Fiscal Revenue**: In May, the year-on-year growth rate of broad fiscal revenue was -1.2%, turning negative again (April: 2.7%). From January to May, the cumulative year-on-year growth rate of broad fiscal revenue was -1.3% [1][8]. - **General Public Budget Revenue**: In May 2025, the year-on-year growth rate of general public budget revenue was 0.1% (April: 1.9%), tax revenue was 0.6% (April: 1.9%), and non-tax revenue was -2.2% (April: 1.7%). Central revenue grew by 0.4% year-on-year, while local revenue decreased by 0.1% [1][10]. - **Tax Revenue Structure**: In May, tax revenue increased by 0.56% year-on-year. Among the four major taxes, domestic VAT increased by 6.1% (April: 0.9%), and personal income tax increased by 12.3% (April: 9.0%). Corporate income tax increased by only 0.02% (April: 3.97%), indicating pressure on corporate profit growth. Real estate-related taxes decreased by 8.6% year-on-year, with the decline widening [2][12]. - **Government Fund Revenue**: In May, the year-on-year growth rate of government fund revenue was -8.1% (April: 8.1%), turning negative again. Without incremental policies, it is difficult to significantly improve government fund budget revenue in the short term [2][14]. Fiscal Expenditure - **General Public Budget Expenditure**: In May, the year-on-year growth rate of general public budget expenditure was 2.6% (April: 5.8%), with the growth rate declining [3][16]. - **Government Fund Expenditure**: In May, the year-on-year growth rate of government fund expenditure was 8.8% (April: 44.7%), showing a significant decline [3][16]. - **Expenditure Structure**: In May, infrastructure-related fiscal expenditures contracted overall, with a year-on-year growth rate of -7.69% (April: 2.15%). Expenditures on social security, science and technology, and culture and tourism had relatively high growth rates [3][16]. Fiscal Deficit - As of May, the cumulative broad fiscal deficit was 3.30 trillion yuan. Assuming a nominal GDP growth rate of 4% this year, the current cumulative broad deficit ratio is 2.4%, higher than most of the same periods in the past five years and close to 2022. It is necessary to observe whether fiscal expenditure in June can maintain a high intensity [4][21]. Policy Outlook - To maintain the pace of fiscal stimulus, it may be necessary to increase the budget to expand the deficit. After the Politburo meeting on April 25, monetary policy was implemented first, but incremental fiscal policies have not been introduced. Incremental fiscal policies are expected in the second half of the year, and attention should be paid to the Politburo meeting at the end of July and policy implementation in August and September [4][22].

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent trends in China's fiscal revenue and expenditure, highlighting a slight decline in growth rates for both public fiscal revenue and tax revenue in May, while also addressing the implications of these trends on broader economic conditions and fiscal policy. Fiscal Revenue Trends - In May, public fiscal revenue growth slowed to 0.1% year-on-year, down from 1.9% in the previous month, while tax revenue growth also decreased to 0.6% from 1.9% [1][5][6] - Non-tax revenue turned negative for the first time in 2024, with a year-on-year decline of 2.2%, attributed to reduced reliance on non-tax revenue and a significant downward adjustment in the growth target for non-tax revenue [1][5] - Cumulatively, public fiscal revenue for the first five months showed a year-on-year decline of 0.3%, narrowing the gap from the annual target by 0.37 percentage points [1][5] Tax Revenue Breakdown - Value-added tax performed well with a cumulative year-on-year increase of 2.4%, likely linked to improved industrial profits [8] - Personal income tax saw a significant increase of 8.2% year-on-year, influenced by a low base, tax reconciliations, and active second-hand housing transactions [8] - Consumption tax showed neutral performance, with a cumulative year-on-year growth of 1.6%, reflecting a mismatch with high retail sales growth [9] Fiscal Expenditure Insights - In May, narrow fiscal expenditure growth slowed to 2.6%, with central government expenditure rising by 11.0% and local government expenditure increasing by 0.9% [12] - The resilience in expenditure is attributed to the accelerated issuance of ordinary government bonds, which reached 39% of the annual target by May, the highest level in recent years [12][13] - Social security and employment expenditures maintained high growth rates, reflecting strong fiscal support for social security funds and employment policies [12] Broader Fiscal Context - Government fund revenue growth turned negative again in May, with a year-on-year decline of 8.1%, primarily due to a significant drop in land use rights revenue [15][16] - The real estate market's performance is a key constraint, with land sales showing a downward trend in April and May [15][16] - The overall fiscal situation indicates that while narrow fiscal targets may be met, broader fiscal outcomes remain uncertain due to fluctuations in the land market [15][16] Future Outlook - The improvement of macroeconomic price levels, particularly the Producer Price Index (PPI), is crucial for enhancing corporate profits and tax revenues [17] - The establishment of new policy financial tools is anticipated to support infrastructure investment and credit growth, potentially alleviating construction sector challenges [17]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the fiscal revenue and expenditure situation in China for the first five months of 2025, highlighting a stable fiscal income but an expansion in fiscal expenditure to support economic stability and demand growth [1]. Fiscal Revenue - National general public budget revenue for January to May reached 96,623 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.3%, which is a slight improvement from the previous four months' decline of 0.4% [1]. - Government fund budget revenue was 15,483 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year decline of 6.9%, which is a slight increase in the decline compared to the previous four months' 6.7% [1]. - Tax revenue, which is a key component of fiscal income, totaled 79,156 billion yuan, down 1.6% year-on-year, but this decline is less severe than the previous four months' 2.1% [1]. - Corporate income tax revenue for the first five months was 21,826 billion yuan, down 2.5% year-on-year, although the decline is narrowing as industrial profits have turned positive [1][2]. Factors Affecting Revenue - The real estate market remains sluggish, leading to a decline in related tax revenues, such as deed tax and land value-added tax, which experienced double-digit decreases [2]. - Complex foreign trade conditions, including trade wars, negatively impacted fiscal revenue, with significant declines in import VAT, consumption tax, and customs duties [2]. - Low prices have also reduced nominal fiscal income, with the Producer Price Index (PPI) falling by 3.3% year-on-year in May 2025, affecting tax bases like VAT [3]. Tax Revenue Performance - Despite overall tax revenue declines, certain sectors showed strong performance, particularly in manufacturing and services. For instance, tax revenue from railway, shipbuilding, and aerospace manufacturing grew by 28.8%, while computer and communication equipment manufacturing increased by 11.9% [4]. - In the service sector, tax revenue from cultural, sports, and entertainment industries rose by 7.8%, and the information transmission and software services sector saw a 10% increase [4]. Non-Tax Revenue - Non-tax revenue for the general public budget reached 17,467 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.2%, primarily driven by asset activation [5]. Fiscal Expenditure - Total general public budget expenditure for January to May was 112,953 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.2%, which is significantly higher than the revenue growth rate [6]. - Key expenditure areas such as social security and employment saw growth rates of 9.2% and 6.7%, respectively, indicating strong support for public welfare [6]. - Government fund budget expenditure increased by 16% to 32,125 billion yuan during the same period [7]. Government Bond Financing - Net financing from government bonds reached 631 billion yuan in the first five months, an increase of 381 billion yuan year-on-year, supporting fiscal expenditure expansion [8].

Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure Overview - The Ministry of Finance reported that from January to May 2025, the national general public budget revenue was 96,623 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.3%, which is a slight improvement from the previous four months' decline of 0.4% [1] - Government fund budget revenue was 15,483 billion yuan, down 6.9% year-on-year, slightly worsening from the previous four months' decline of 6.7% [1] Tax Revenue Analysis - Tax revenue, which is a key economic indicator, accounted for 79,156 billion yuan of the general public budget revenue, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 1.6%, an improvement from the previous four months' decline of 2.1% [1] - Corporate income tax revenue was 21,826 billion yuan, down 2.5% year-on-year, but the decline is narrowing as profits of large industrial enterprises have turned positive [1][2] Impact of Real Estate and Trade - The real estate market remains sluggish, leading to significant declines in related tax revenues, such as deed tax and land value-added tax, which experienced double-digit decreases [2] - Complex foreign trade conditions, including trade wars, have negatively impacted fiscal revenue, with notable declines in import VAT, consumption tax, and tariffs [2] Price Levels and Tax Base - Low price levels have compressed nominal fiscal revenue, with the Producer Price Index (PPI) showing a year-on-year decrease of 3.3% in May 2025, affecting tax revenue growth based on nominal value [3] - Domestic VAT revenue was 30,850 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.4% [3] Sector-Specific Tax Revenue Growth - Despite overall tax revenue challenges, certain sectors showed strong performance, with equipment manufacturing tax revenue growing by 28.8% and computer communication equipment manufacturing by 11.9% [4] - The cultural, sports, and entertainment sectors saw a tax revenue increase of 7.8%, while the information transmission and software services sector grew by 10% [4] Non-Tax Revenue and Budget Adjustments - Non-tax revenue reached 17,467 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.2%, primarily driven by asset activation [5] - Local government fund budget revenue was 13,635 billion yuan, down 8.3% year-on-year, with land use rights transfer revenue declining by 11.9% [6] Fiscal Policy and Expenditure - To counteract declining tax revenue, the government has implemented a more proactive fiscal policy, accelerating bond issuance to support expenditure [6] - General public budget expenditure was 112,953 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.2%, which is significantly higher than the revenue growth rate [7] - Social security and employment expenditures grew by 9.2%, and education expenditures increased by 6.7%, both exceeding the average expenditure growth rate [7]