Core Viewpoint - The fiscal policy for the second half of 2025 needs to focus on seven key areas: emphasizing changes in economic development momentum, stabilizing price levels, continuously innovating fiscal efforts, prioritizing livelihood expenditures, accelerating government debt disposal, actively utilizing policy financial tools, and emphasizing the social benefits of fiscal policy [2][10][12]. Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure Status - In the first half of 2025, China's fiscal revenue showed marginal improvement but still faced pressure, with general public budget revenue growth at -0.3% and government fund budget revenue at -2.4%, leading to a combined growth rate of -0.6% [5][6]. - Tax revenue growth was positive for three consecutive months from April to June 2025, with significant contributions from industries such as railway, shipbuilding, and aerospace equipment (32.2% growth) and scientific research services (13.8% growth) [5][17]. - Non-tax revenue showed a rapid decline, with June's non-tax revenue at 518.4 billion yuan, down 3.7% year-on-year, likely due to a high base in 2024 [5][17]. - Central and local public budget revenues exhibited significant divergence, with central general public budget revenue at 48,589 billion yuan (-2.8% growth) and local revenue at 66,977 billion yuan (1.6% growth) [7][18]. Fiscal Expenditure Characteristics - The overall fiscal expenditure growth in the first half of 2025 was below the initial budget target, with general public budget expenditure growth at 3.4% and government fund budget expenditure growth at 30%, leading to a combined growth of 8.9% [8][9]. - Fiscal expenditure showed a clear focus on social welfare, with expenditures in social security, health, and education exceeding budget completion rates [9][20]. - The structure of fiscal expenditure is increasingly tilted towards livelihood support, with social security and low-income group expenditures growing at 6.6%, while infrastructure spending declined by 3.2% [9][20]. Policy Directions for the Second Half of 2025 - The economic development momentum is expected to shift, influenced by external uncertainties such as U.S. tariffs and domestic consumption patterns, necessitating adjustments in fiscal policy [10][11]. - Price stability is crucial, as fluctuations in price levels can significantly impact tax revenue, particularly in a tax system dominated by turnover taxes [10][11]. - There is a need for continued innovation in fiscal policy, with room for expanding fiscal expenditure due to slower-than-expected spending in the first half of 2025 [11][21]. - Emphasis on livelihood expenditures should focus on improving income expectations and wealth perceptions, with potential measures including increasing state-owned enterprise contributions to social security funds [12][21]. - Accelerating government debt disposal and enhancing the quality and scope of debt instruments are essential to stabilize corporate cash flows and stimulate economic activity [12][22]. - The use of policy financial tools should be expanded to direct funds towards key sectors and address market failures [12][22]. - The social benefits of fiscal policy must be prioritized, shifting from a debt-driven growth model to one that emphasizes consumption and domestic demand [13][22].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the first half of the year, fiscal expenditure was front - loaded, while fiscal revenue was weak. The general budget fiscal deficit increased year - on - year, and the broad fiscal deficit rate was at a relatively high level. In June, the growth rates of general public budget revenue and expenditure both declined, while those of government - funded revenue and expenditure increased significantly. In the second half of the year, the intensity of fiscal expenditure is expected to decline, and policy - based financial instruments are expected to be introduced in the third quarter, while other incremental fiscal policies may need to wait [1][3][4][5]. Summary by Directory 1. First - half Fiscal Operation - **Revenue and Expenditure Growth**: From January to June, the cumulative year - on - year growth rate of broad fiscal revenue was - 0.6%, remaining negative. The year - on - year growth rate of broad fiscal expenditure was 8.9%, indicating front - loaded expenditure. In June, the year - on - year growth rates of broad fiscal revenue and expenditure were 2.8% and 17.6% respectively, showing marginal improvement [9]. - **Budget Completion**: Compared with the annual budget, the revenue side fell short of expectations. The cumulative year - on - year growth rate of general public budget revenue was - 0.3% (the annual budget was + 0.1%), mainly due to the actual - 1.2% growth of tax revenue (the annual budget was + 3.7%) and the 3.7% growth of non - tax revenue (the annual budget was - 14.2%). The cumulative year - on - year growth rate of government bond fund revenue was - 2.4%, and it was still challenging to achieve the 0.7% annual budget growth. On the expenditure side, the growth rate of fiscal expenditure was 3.4%, slightly lower than the 4.4% annual budget growth. The growth rate of government - funded expenditure was 30%, slightly lower than the 23.1% annual budget growth, and its sustainability needs further observation [1][11]. - **Deficit and Debt**: The general budget fiscal deficit in the first half of the year was 2.57 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of about 0.5 trillion yuan. Assuming a 4% nominal GDP growth this year, the cumulative broad fiscal deficit rate from January to June was 3.7%, at a relatively high level compared with previous years, similar to 2022, indicating strong support from debt income for fiscal expenditure. The issuance of general treasury bonds, replacement special bonds, and special treasury bonds was front - loaded, and the issuance of special bonds was neutral with an accelerating trend since the end of June [1][2][15]. 2. June Fiscal Data Review - **Revenue Side**: In June, the year - on - year growth rate of general public budget revenue turned negative (- 0.3%), but the structure improved. Tax revenue increased by 1.0% year - on - year, and non - tax revenue decreased by 3.7% year - on - year. Among taxes, personal income tax, domestic VAT, and securities trading stamp duty had relatively high growth rates. The year - on - year growth rate of government - funded revenue was 20.8%, a significant improvement, but its sustainability may be weak due to the continued weak growth of real estate investment [3][22][27]. - **Expenditure Side**: The expenditure intensity of the general public budget decreased, with a year - on - year growth rate of 0.38%. The year - on - year growth rate of government - funded expenditure increased significantly to 79.2%, mainly due to the improvement of government - funded revenue in June and the impact of the issuance of special treasury bonds since April. Structurally, traditional infrastructure expenditure continued to contract, while expenditure on science and technology and social security had relatively high growth rates [3][30]. 3. Outlook for the Second - half Fiscal Situation - **Expenditure Intensity**: The intensity of fiscal expenditure is expected to decline in the second half of the year. The net financing scale of government bonds is expected to decrease. It is estimated that the net financing of local bonds in the third and fourth quarters will be 1.7 trillion yuan and 537.4 billion yuan respectively, and that of treasury bonds will be 1.6 trillion yuan and 1.7 trillion yuan respectively. The net financing of government bonds in the third and fourth quarters will be 3.3 trillion yuan and 2.2 trillion yuan respectively, with a significant year - on - year decrease, which may drag down the year - on - year growth of fiscal expenditure. In addition, the scale of special bonds for project expenditure is also expected to decline in the second half of the year [4][34]. - **Policy Expectations**: The third quarter may enter a policy observation period. Policy - based financial instruments are expected to be introduced, but the timing is uncertain. Other incremental fiscal policies may need to wait until after the introduction of policy - based financial instruments or when the domestic economy weakens [5][41].

Economic Growth Analysis - The actual GDP growth rate for Q2 2025 is 5.2%, with a cumulative growth of 5.3% for the first half of the year, indicating a strong likelihood of achieving the annual target of around 5%[1] - Nominal GDP growth in Q2 is 3.9%, down from 4.6% in Q1, with the GDP deflator index showing a decline of approximately -1.2%[1] - Consumer retail sales increased by 5.0% in the first half, surpassing last year's 3.7% growth, driven by "trade-in" policies[1] Sector Performance - Industrial production saw a significant increase, with June's industrial added value rising to 6.8%, supported by strong external demand and a 5.9% increase in exports[2] - Fixed asset investment growth decreased from 3.7% to 2.8% in June, primarily due to declines in infrastructure and manufacturing investments[4] - The real estate sector showed resilience, with a cumulative sales decline of -3.5% in the first half, significantly better than last year's -19%[1] Consumer Behavior and Trends - Consumer spending growth in Q2 remained stable at 5.2%, with a slight decrease in June due to earlier promotional activities and changing consumption patterns[2] - The "trade-in" program's impact on durable goods consumption is expected to continue supporting consumer spending in the coming months[2] - The income growth rate for residents is 5.3%, consistent with last year's figures, while government revenue growth has improved compared to the previous year[1] Future Economic Outlook - The balance of supply and demand is under pressure, with industrial capacity utilization dropping to its second-lowest level since 2013 at 74%[4] - Key variables for the second half of the year include the evolution of consumer demand, export performance, and real estate sales trends[4] - The effectiveness of new policy measures and financial tools will be crucial in supporting investment and consumption in the latter half of the year[4]

Group 1 - The likelihood of introducing incremental fiscal policies in the second half of the year is low from the perspective of current financial supplementation, but there is a need for new policies to support the weak real estate sector [1] - The probability of implementing policy financial tools is higher within the incremental reserve policies [1] - There is potential for increased intensity and accelerated pace in stabilizing investment, the real estate market, and risk prevention [1] Group 2 - Fiscal spending should continue to focus on "investing in people," particularly in key livelihood areas such as education, healthcare, employment, and elderly care [1]

Group 1 - The national general public budget expenditure progress in the first five months of this year reached the highest level in nearly five years, with a significant increase in fiscal spending to support economic growth and improve people's livelihoods [1] - The issuance of local government special bonds and replacement bonds exceeded 2.1 trillion yuan and 1.7 trillion yuan respectively in the first half of the year, indicating a proactive fiscal policy [1] - The broad fiscal expenditure scale expanded significantly to 14.5 trillion yuan in the first five months, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.6%, which is much higher than the revenue growth rate [1] Group 2 - Special bond funds are increasingly diversified, supporting not only infrastructure projects but also revitalizing idle land and stabilizing the real estate market [2] - Fiscal funds have been directed towards social security, education, and healthcare, with significant growth in public finance expenditure in these areas compared to infrastructure spending [2] - The issuance of replacement bonds has nearly reached 90% of the annual target, providing space for economic development through debt restructuring [2] Group 3 - The Ministry of Finance has accelerated the issuance of ultra-long-term special government bonds to support key policies, with a noticeable increase in the issuance pace of special bonds and ultra-long-term bonds since June [3] - There remains over 2 trillion yuan in special bond quotas and 745 billion yuan in ultra-long-term bond quotas available for issuance, indicating ample fiscal resources for stabilizing growth and expanding domestic demand [3] - The likelihood of introducing incremental fiscal policies in the second half of the year is low, but there may be a greater probability of policy financial tools being introduced to support the real estate sector [3] Group 4 - The foundation for the recovery of the Chinese economy needs to be further solidified through effective use of fiscal policies and optimization of expenditure structure [4] - Fiscal spending should focus on "investing in people," emphasizing key areas such as education, healthcare, employment, and elderly care to support human capital [4] - In regions with population inflows, there should be an appropriate expansion of public services, while in outflow regions, resource integration and structural optimization should be prioritized to enhance service efficiency [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the banking industry, indicating an expected investment return exceeding 15% over the next 6-12 months compared to the market benchmark index [1]. Core Insights - The liquidity environment in July is characterized by self-driven easing, with market liquidity expected to remain stable despite potential fluctuations at month-end due to stock and bond market interactions [4]. - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has shifted its monetary policy stance to a more flexible approach, indicating a reduced necessity for further monetary easing in the short term [4]. - The banking sector is facing challenges in balancing volume, price, and risk due to insufficient demand, leading to a decline in net interest margins [5]. - The likelihood of restarting government bond purchases in the short term is low, as the current liquidity conditions do not necessitate such actions [6]. - New structural monetary policy tools are being introduced to support sectors like technology innovation and consumption, which may enhance demand in the banking sector [7][8]. Summary by Sections Monetary Policy and Liquidity - The PBOC's recent meetings suggest a cautious approach to monetary policy, with a focus on utilizing existing policies effectively rather than introducing new easing measures [4]. - The liquidity situation is expected to remain stable in July, with a decrease in government bond supply and reduced reserve requirement pressures benefiting the funding environment [17]. Banking Sector Performance - The banking sector's net interest margin has reached historical lows, with state-owned banks showing particularly low margins, which continues to impact revenue and profitability [5]. - The demand for loans is expected to remain subdued, with banks needing to focus on both demand recovery and cost control to stabilize operations [5]. Government Bond Market - The report anticipates a net financing of approximately 1.1-1.2 trillion yuan in government bonds for July, with a peak in supply expected in August and September [6]. - The current yield curve for government bonds is considered favorable, reducing the urgency for the PBOC to initiate bond purchases [6]. Policy Tools and Investment - The introduction of new policy tools aims to stimulate investment in infrastructure and other key areas, potentially leading to increased credit expansion in the banking sector [7][8]. - Historical data indicates that previous rounds of policy-driven credit expansion have effectively boosted infrastructure investment, suggesting a similar outcome may occur with the new tools [7][8].

Group 1: Fiscal Policy Strengthening - The fiscal policy for 2025 is set to be more proactive, shifting from "moderate increase" in 2024 to "more vigorous" measures in 2025, emphasizing counter-cyclical adjustments to stabilize the economy[5] - The budget deficit rate for 2025 is expected to reach a historical high, with significant increases in government bond issuance and spending intensity[14] - The focus of fiscal resources will be on people's livelihoods, consumption, and new productivity sectors, while also addressing risks in local debts and real estate[14] Group 2: Debt Instruments Expansion - The issuance of special bonds is set to increase to 4.4 trillion yuan in 2025, a 12.8% increase from 3.9 trillion yuan in 2024[21] - The plan includes 5,000 billion yuan in special government bonds to support state-owned banks' capital replenishment, enhancing their risk resistance and credit capacity[17] - The scope of special bonds will expand to include land reserves and the acquisition of existing housing for public welfare, with a shift from a "positive list" to a "negative list" for eligible projects[21] Group 3: Existing and Incremental Policies - Existing policies will be accelerated, with special bonds and long-term special bonds being issued and utilized promptly to enhance effectiveness[39] - The government aims to release the effectiveness of existing policies while reserving space for new incremental policies as needed[39] - New policy financial tools are in preparation to support technology innovation, consumption, and foreign trade, with an estimated scale of around 500 billion yuan expected to leverage investments significantly[7]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the mixed performance of various sectors in June, with a notable decline in coal-fired power generation and a slight recovery in construction-related activities [1][3][11] - The coal-fired power generation in June decreased by 1.8% year-on-year, contrasting with a 0.4% increase in May, indicating a downward trend in traditional energy sources as renewable energy gains market share [1][8] - Industrial operating rates showed seasonal characteristics, with steel and coking industries experiencing declines, while the automotive and chemical sectors, particularly styrene, showed marginal improvements [2][9][10] Group 2 - Infrastructure-related indicators improved significantly, with the national construction site funding availability rate at 59.1%, a month-on-month increase of 0.2 percentage points [3][11] - Cement dispatch rates rose to 40.8% year-on-year, up 3.1 percentage points compared to the previous year, indicating a positive trend in construction activity [11][12] - The average daily subway ridership in major cities increased by 2.0% year-on-year, reflecting stable social activity despite seasonal weather impacts [13][13] Group 3 - New home sales showed signs of weakening, with the average daily transaction area in 30 major cities down 8.6% year-on-year, compared to a decline of 3.3% in May [4][15][16] - The automotive and home appliance sectors remained bright spots in the economy, with passenger car retail sales increasing by 24% year-on-year in early June [6][17] - The three major home appliances maintained high sales growth rates, with online sales showing significant fluctuations throughout June [18][19][20] Group 4 - Container throughput growth slowed, but the number of container ships sent to the U.S. showed signs of stabilization, with a year-on-year increase of 9.5% in June [6][21][22] - The overall economic picture for June reflects resilience in the automotive and home appliance sectors, while traditional infrastructure projects are gradually gaining momentum [23][23]

Group 1 - In May, China's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose by 0.5 percentage points to 49.5%, indicating an improvement in manufacturing sentiment [1] - The increase in manufacturing PMI is attributed to the sustained implementation of growth-stabilizing policies, including monetary measures such as interest rate cuts [1][2] - The production index in May was 50.7%, up 0.9 percentage points, indicating accelerated manufacturing activity, while the new orders index rose to 49.8%, up 0.6 percentage points [1] Group 2 - High-tech manufacturing PMI stood at 50.9%, remaining in the expansion zone for four consecutive months, while equipment manufacturing and consumer goods PMIs were 51.2% and 50.2%, respectively, both showing improvement [2] - The production expectation index for manufacturing enterprises was 52.5%, up 0.4 percentage points, reflecting stable confidence in market development [2] - New export orders and import indices were 47.5% and 47.1%, respectively, both showing increases of 2.8 and 3.7 percentage points compared to the previous month [2] Group 3 - From May 19 to May 25, monitored ports completed a cargo throughput of 27,134.8 million tons, a 2.8% increase, and a container throughput of 656.4 thousand TEUs, up 3.63% [3] - The rebound in export container freight indices and sustained high levels of port cargo throughput suggest a potential for continued export growth in May [3] - Analysts expect exports to maintain resilience in the second quarter, with high growth rates anticipated [3] Group 4 - The current international environment remains complex, necessitating continued efforts in stabilizing growth policies to solidify the economic recovery [3] - There is a call for increased government investment in public goods to boost market demand and corporate orders, which would support production and employment [3] - New incremental policies are expected to be introduced to further support economic stability and high-quality development [4]

Macro Overview - In the first five months of 2025, the total profit of industrial enterprises above designated size in China decreased by 1.1% year-on-year, with total revenue increasing by 2.7% [7][12] - The monetary policy is expected to remain "moderately loose," with potential interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions anticipated in the second half of the year [5][4] - The focus of structural monetary policy tools will be on technology, consumption, foreign trade, real estate, and the stock market [5][4] Industrial Profit Analysis - The profit margin for industrial enterprises recorded a cumulative 4.97% from January to May, showing a year-on-year decline of 0.22 percentage points [8] - The equipment manufacturing sector saw a profit increase of 7.2%, contributing 2.4 percentage points to the overall industrial profit growth [11] - The automotive manufacturing sector experienced a significant profit decline of 11.9% year-on-year, indicating challenges in the consumer goods manufacturing sector [12] Investment Strategy - The report suggests a positive outlook for the equity market, particularly in sectors related to new consumption and high-tech manufacturing, while maintaining a cautious stance on the bond market [13] - The anticipated decline in interest rates may provide a favorable environment for small-cap stocks, especially in the technology sector [18] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring policy continuity and the impact of international trade negotiations on domestic industries [12][13] Company-Specific Insights - Ying Shi Innovation, a leader in the panoramic camera market, is projected to achieve revenues of 5.57 billion yuan in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 65.3% from 2022 to 2024 [27] - The company holds a 67.2% market share in the global panoramic camera market, indicating strong competitive positioning [29] - The demand for smart imaging devices is diversifying, with applications in outdoor sports and vlogging, which are expected to drive growth in the sector [28]