Revenue Performance - In June, the national general public budget revenue was CNY 18,943 billion, a year-on-year decline of 0.3%[2] - Tax revenue showed marginal improvement, growing by 1% year-on-year, while non-tax revenue decreased by 3.7%[2] - Corporate income tax and consumption tax saw marginal increases, with corporate income tax benefiting from a low base effect[2] Expenditure Trends - Public fiscal expenditure in June was CNY 28,318 billion, growing by only 0.4% year-on-year, down from 2.6% in the previous month[3] - Cumulative expenditure growth for the first half of the year was 3.4%, below the annual target of 4%[3] - Expenditure on science and technology increased by 18%, while infrastructure spending continued to decline, with transportation spending down by 13%[3] Government Fund Dynamics - Government fund revenue in June was CNY 3,959 billion, a year-on-year increase of 20.8%, marking a significant recovery[4] - Land sales revenue rose by 22% year-on-year, contributing to the improved government fund revenue[4] - Government fund expenditure surged by 79% year-on-year in June, driven by accelerated issuance of special bonds[5] Fiscal Deficit Insights - The broad fiscal deficit has widened, but the gap between actual revenue and budgeted revenue has narrowed effectively[6] - The potential fiscal gap for the year is estimated to be no more than CNY 3,000 billion if current revenue growth is maintained[6] - There is a risk of further widening fiscal gaps if revenue growth does not sustain the levels seen in the first half of the year[7]

Revenue Insights - In May, the national general public budget revenue was CNY 16,007 billion, showing a year-on-year growth of only 0.13%, a decline of 1.76 percentage points from the previous value[3] - Cumulative public budget revenue from January to May decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, maintaining a similar decline as the previous value[3] - Tax revenue growth faced obstacles, with a year-on-year increase of only 0.6% in May, down from 1.9% previously, leading to a cumulative decline of 1.6% year-on-year[3] Expenditure Trends - Public budget expenditure in May reached CNY 19,372 billion, growing by 2.6% year-on-year, a slowdown from the previous 5.8%[4] - Cumulative expenditure growth from January to May was 4.2%, still above the annual target growth rate[4] - Science and technology expenditure surged by 20% year-on-year, while infrastructure spending showed a decline, with agricultural and community affairs down by 11.5% and 8.4% respectively[4] Fund Revenue and Expenditure - Government fund revenue in May was CNY 2,897 billion, a decrease of 8.2% year-on-year, marking a significant drop of 16 percentage points from the previous value[5] - Government fund expenditure grew by 8.8% year-on-year in May, although this was a decrease from the previous month's growth of 45%[5] - By the end of May, government fund expenditure progress was approximately 25.7% of the annual target, still higher than the same period in 2024[5] Economic Outlook - The marginal slowdown in fiscal revenue and expenditure suggests a focus on technology, consumption, and livelihood support, with expectations for continued stable issuance of government bonds in the third quarter[6] - Potential economic pressures due to tariff disturbances may lead to further fiscal stimulus, likely through new policy financial tools[6]