Revenue Insights - In July 2025, the national general public budget revenue increased by 2.7% year-on-year, improving from a decline of -0.3% in June[1] - Tax revenue grew by 5.0% in July, significantly higher than the previous month's growth of 1.0%, while non-tax revenue fell by 12.9%[5] - The cumulative general public budget revenue from January to July showed a slight increase of 0.1% year-on-year, compared to a decline of -0.3% previously[7] Expenditure Trends - General public budget expenditure in July rose by 3.0% year-on-year, accelerating by 2.6 percentage points from May[8] - Cumulative expenditure from January to July grew by 3.4%, slightly below the average progress of 54.4% over the past five years, completing 54.1% of the annual budget[9] Government Fund Performance - In July, government fund revenue increased by 8.9% year-on-year, although this was a decrease of 11.9 percentage points from the previous month[10] - Government fund expenditure in July surged by 42.4% year-on-year, despite a slowdown of 36.8 percentage points from the previous month[11] - From January to July, government fund expenditure grew by 31.7%, significantly outpacing the revenue growth due to accelerated issuance of local government special bonds, totaling 2.78 trillion yuan, an increase of 1 trillion yuan compared to the same period last year[11]

Group 1: Fiscal Revenue Insights - The growth rate of general public budget revenue turned positive, with a year-on-year increase of 0.1% from January to July, ending the negative growth trend observed earlier in the year[4] - In July, the monthly growth rate reached 2.6%, the highest for the year, with both central and local revenue growth hitting new highs[4] - Major tax categories, including corporate income tax, domestic value-added tax, personal income tax, and consumption tax, contributed 94% to the revenue growth, indicating a structural improvement in revenue sources[4][25] Group 2: Fiscal Expenditure Trends - General public budget expenditure grew by 3.4% year-on-year from January to July, maintaining stability but showing significant divergence between central and local expenditures[5] - Central expenditure increased by 8.8%, while local expenditure growth fell to 2.5%, the lowest for the year, reflecting challenges in local fiscal management[5] - Social security and health expenditures showed strong growth, with social security spending increasing by 9.8% and health spending by 5.3%, while infrastructure-related expenditures remained weak[38] Group 3: Government Fund Performance - Government fund revenue saw a year-on-year decline of 0.7%, but the rate of decline improved, primarily due to better land transfer income[5] - Land transfer income decreased by 4.6%, indicating ongoing weakness in the real estate market, while government fund expenditure surged by 31.7%[5] - The issuance of special bonds by local governments accelerated, with completion rates reaching 63.1% of the annual quota, a 14 percentage point increase from previous values[5] Group 4: Policy Outlook and Risks - Future fiscal policies will focus on accelerating existing policies and enhancing new tools to stimulate economic growth, as indicated by recent government meetings[6] - Despite improvements in fiscal revenue and expenditure structures, challenges remain, particularly in meeting budget completion rates and addressing weaknesses in real estate-related tax revenues[6][7]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating for the Industry No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core View of the Report The fiscal data in July continued to show a warming trend. The improvement on the tax side led to a slight acceleration in narrow - fiscal spending, while broad - fiscal spending maintained resilience supported by special bonds for bank capital injection and ultra - long - term special bonds. Based on the current progress, it is estimated that the fiscal strength in the second half of the year can achieve a smooth continuation, and the probability of supplementing fiscal funds through additional bond issuance within the year is low [1][8]. 3. Summary by Relevant Sections Tax Revenue Situation - In July 2025, the national general budget revenue increased by 2.7% year - on - year, with significant tax contribution. Tax revenue increased by 5.0% year - on - year, 4 percentage points higher than the previous value, while non - tax revenue decreased by 12.9% year - on - year, with negative growth for three consecutive months and an expanding decline. The total general budget revenue from January to July increased by 0.1% year - on - year, reaching the annual budget target and completing about 62% of the annual budget, faster than the same period last year. In July, central fiscal revenue increased by 2.2% year - on - year, and local fiscal revenue increased by 3.1% year - on - year [1][2]. - In terms of tax structure, major tax items generally showed high year - on - year growth. Personal income tax and consumption tax increased by 13.9% and 5.4% respectively in July, with their cumulative year - on - year growth from January to July being 8.8% and 2.1%. Corporate income tax increased by 6.4% year - on - year in July. VAT increased by 4.3% year - on - year in July, showing a slight decline but overall remaining stable. Most real - estate - related taxes saw a decline in growth, while securities trading stamp duty increased significantly by 125.4% year - on - year in July [3][4]. General Budget Expenditure - In July, general public budget expenditure increased by 3.0% year - on - year, 2.7 percentage points higher than the previous value. The cumulative year - on - year growth from January to July was 3.4%, 1 percentage point away from the annual target. The main driving force for expenditure was on the livelihood front, such as social security and employment, health, and education, while infrastructure - related expenditure remained in the negative range, and science - related expenditure turned negative [4]. Government - Fund Revenue - In July, national government - fund revenue increased by 8.9% year - on - year, with a marginal slowdown in growth. The cumulative year - on - year decline from January to July further narrowed to 0.7%, and the annual budget target is 0.7%. The cumulative year - on - year decline in state - owned land use right transfer revenue narrowed to 4.6%. The government - fund revenue in the first half of the year completed about 37% of the annual progress, significantly faster than the same period last year [6]. Government - Fund Expenditure - In July, national government - fund expenditure increased by 42.4% year - on - year, still at a high level although it declined compared to the previous value. The cumulative year - on - year growth in the first half of the year was 31.7%, above the annual budget target of 23.1%. The budget completion progress of government - fund expenditure for the whole year was about 43%, faster than the same period in previous years. The combined broad - fiscal deficit of the two accounts in the first seven months reached 5.6 trillion, 1.8 trillion higher than the same period last year [7]. Overall Fiscal Outlook - The first - account target is expected to be achieved, while the second - account may have a small gap. Assuming the annual growth rate of the second - account revenue is around - 5%, there may be a revenue gap of about 300 - 50 billion by the end of the year. However, government - fund revenue and expenditure are not rigid requirements, and the expected 500 - billion - yuan policy - based financial instruments can basically offset the gap [8].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the implementation of more proactive fiscal policies in China, which are contributing to stable economic performance, as evidenced by the fiscal data for the first seven months of the year [2][6]. Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure - In the first seven months of this year, the total broad fiscal revenue was approximately 15.9 trillion yuan, remaining stable compared to the same period last year [2]. - Broad fiscal expenditure reached about 21.5 trillion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of approximately 9.3% [2]. - The gap between fiscal expenditure and revenue was about 5.6 trillion yuan, which is a year-on-year increase of approximately 47% [2]. Tax Revenue Trends - Tax revenue saw a decline of 3.5% in the first quarter, but this was followed by four months of growth, narrowing the decline to 0.3% for the first seven months [3]. - The increase in tax revenue is attributed to stable growth in VAT and significant increases in securities transaction stamp duty due to active stock market trading [3]. Land Revenue and Local Government Financing - Land transfer revenue for the first seven months was approximately 1.7 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 4.6% [5]. - To maintain expenditure levels, both central and local governments accelerated bond issuance, with net financing of government bonds reaching 8.9 trillion yuan, an increase of 4.88 trillion yuan year-on-year [5]. Social Spending and Policy Focus - Fiscal spending in the social welfare sector has been prioritized, with expenditures on social security, education, and healthcare growing faster than overall spending [6]. - Recent policies, such as pension increases and childcare subsidies, indicate a focus on investing in human capital [6]. Future Fiscal Policy Outlook - The Central Political Bureau meeting emphasized the need for continued macroeconomic policy support in the second half of the year, with a focus on implementing proactive fiscal policies and maintaining efficient fund usage [6]. - There is a belief that even without extraordinary fiscal measures, the real support for the economy in the second half could match that of the first half, with adjusted fiscal expenditure growth projected between 4.1% and 6.7% [6]. Preparedness for Economic Uncertainty - The Ministry of Finance has indicated that it retains sufficient policy space and tools to respond to potential uncertainties in the economy [7]. - The focus remains on stabilizing employment, businesses, markets, and expectations to support economic development and social stability [7].

Core Insights - The Ministry of Finance reported that from January to July, the national general public budget revenue reached 135,839 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.1%, marking the first positive growth of the year [1] - Public budget expenditure during the same period was 160,737 billion yuan, up 3.4% year-on-year, with strong support for key areas [1] Revenue Analysis - Tax revenue showed signs of recovery, with total tax revenue from January to July at 110,933 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 0.3%, but the decline narrowed compared to the first half of the year [2] - In July, tax revenue increased by 5.0% year-on-year, driven primarily by personal income tax and corporate income tax, which grew by 13.9% and 6.4% respectively [2] - The growth in personal income tax was attributed to low base effects, regulatory upgrades, and stock market performance, while the decline in value-added tax growth from 5.0% to 4.3% was linked to a slowdown in industrial value-added growth [2] Non-Tax Revenue Insights - Non-tax revenue for the first seven months was 24,906 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2%, but the growth rate slowed down significantly in July, dropping from -3.7% to -12.9% [3] - The decline in non-tax revenue was attributed to a high base effect from the previous year and the effectiveness of enhanced management of confiscated income [3] Expenditure Focus - Public budget expenditure from January to July was 160,737 billion yuan, with significant increases in social security and employment (9.8%), education (5.7%), and health (5.3%) [4] - The acceleration of expenditure in key areas aligns with macroeconomic counter-cyclical policy adjustments, with social security and employment, health, and education expenditures progressing faster than the overall budget expenditure [4][5] July Expenditure Trends - In July, public budget expenditure grew by 3.0%, with notable increases in spending on education, culture, sports, and health, while technology spending saw a decline of 30.5% due to high base effects [5] - Local government special bonds and other financial instruments contributed to a significant increase in government fund budget expenditure, which grew by 31.7% [5]

Revenue Insights - In July, general public budget revenue reached 2.03 trillion, marking a year-on-year increase of 0.1%, the first positive growth since the beginning of the year[3] - Monthly revenue growth rebounded significantly by 3.0 percentage points to a new high of 2.6%[3] - Tax revenue increased by 4.0 percentage points to 5.0%, the highest monthly figure since December of the previous year[3] Tax Contributions - The contribution of stamp duty saw a notable improvement, significantly influenced by favorable capital market performance in July[3] - Non-tax revenue continued to decline, with a year-on-year drop of 12.9%, exacerbating the overall revenue growth pressure[3] - Value-added tax contribution fell by 0.1 percentage points, highlighting ongoing domestic demand weakness and low inflation impact on corporate revenues[3] Fiscal Expenditure and Gaps - Fiscal expenditure in July rose by 2.7 percentage points to 3.0%, with most major expenditure areas showing varying degrees of increase[12] - The budget revenue-expenditure gap narrowed slightly to 2.49 trillion, but remains substantial, necessitating continued government bond financing[12] - Cumulative fiscal deficit from January to July expanded by 1.83 trillion, with government debt financing reaching 67.1% of the annual plan, significantly higher than the previous two years[26] Real Estate and Land Revenue - Government fund budget revenue fell sharply by 11.9% year-on-year to 8.9%, primarily due to a 14.7% drop in land transfer revenue[18] - The contribution of land transfer revenue to government fund budget revenue decreased by 11.1 percentage points to 5.3%[18] - The real estate market remains unstable, with significant imbalances in housing price-to-income ratios in major cities, affecting land market activity[18] Future Outlook - If domestic and external demand continues to decline, there is a pressing need for the central government to adopt a more aggressive fiscal expansion strategy[26] - The potential impact of new tariffs from the U.S. on exports necessitates ongoing monitoring of economic indicators[26] - The overall economic environment suggests that substantial improvements in fiscal revenue are unlikely in the coming months[3]

Group 1 - The article highlights the acceleration of local government special bonds and special treasury bonds issuance, indicating that broad fiscal spending is likely to maintain a certain level of intensity [1][8] - The Ministry of Finance reports that in the first seven months of this year, broad fiscal revenue totaled approximately 15.9 trillion yuan, remaining stable compared to the same period last year, while broad fiscal expenditure reached about 21.5 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of approximately 9.3% [2][3] - The fiscal expenditure significantly exceeded revenue by about 5.6 trillion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 47%, indicating a more proactive fiscal policy [2][3] Group 2 - Tax revenue, often seen as an economic barometer, showed a decline of 3.5% in the first quarter but improved in the following months, resulting in a decrease of only 0.3% in the first seven months [3][5] - The land transfer income for local governments decreased by 4.6% year-on-year, amounting to approximately 1.7 trillion yuan in the first seven months, but the decline is narrowing [5][6] - The net financing of government bonds reached 8.9 trillion yuan in the first seven months, an increase of 4.88 trillion yuan year-on-year, supporting broad fiscal expenditure [7] Group 3 - The central and local governments are accelerating bond issuance to maintain spending expansion, focusing on major projects and risk prevention [6][9] - The recent policies aimed at enhancing social welfare, such as pension increases and childcare subsidies, indicate a shift towards investing more in human capital [7][9] - The central political bureau meeting emphasized the need for sustained macroeconomic policy efforts, including the implementation of more proactive fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies [7][9]

Core Viewpoint - The fiscal revenue in China has turned positive for the first time in 2023, with a slight year-on-year increase of 0.1% in the first seven months, while expenditure grew by 3.4% [2] Revenue Summary - From January to July, the total public budget revenue reached 135,839 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 0.1%, the first positive growth this year [2] - Tax revenue, which is a key component of public budget revenue, totaled 110,933 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year decline of 0.3%, but the decline is narrowing [2] - In July alone, tax revenue was 18,018 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5% [2] - Major tax categories showed varied performance: - Value-added tax increased by 3% - Consumption tax rose by 2.1% - Corporate income tax decreased by 0.4% - Personal income tax surged by 8.8% [3][4] Expenditure Summary - Total public budget expenditure from January to July was 160,737 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 3.4% [6] - Expenditure on social security and employment grew by 9.8%, while education and health expenditures increased by 5.7% and 5.3%, respectively [6] - The expenditure growth rate is slower than the revenue growth, indicating a cautious fiscal approach [6] Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that fiscal policy will continue to play a crucial role in stabilizing domestic demand and confidence, with expectations of increased fiscal measures in the latter half of the year [7] - The potential for further fiscal spending is anticipated, especially through special government bonds and adjustments to the deficit [7]

Group 1 - The Ministry of Finance announced an increase in funding for special education schools, raising the per-student subsidy from 6,000 yuan to 7,000 yuan, benefiting approximately 910,000 disabled students [1] - Recent policies indicate a shift in fiscal spending towards improving people's livelihoods, with more resources being allocated to education and employment support [1] - The Ministry of Finance aims to enhance the "people's livelihood" aspect of fiscal arrangements, ensuring a safety net for citizens and improving their sense of well-being [1] Group 2 - In the first half of the year, national public budget expenditure reached 14.13 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.4% [2] - Looking ahead to the second half of 2025, a more proactive fiscal policy is expected to maintain spending strength, positively impacting consumption and investment [2] - The issuance of new special bonds is anticipated to accelerate in the third quarter, aligning with the government's directive to expedite bond issuance [2]

Group 1 - In July, national general public budget revenue showed a significant recovery, with a year-on-year growth of 2.6%, marking the highest monthly growth rate of the year [1] - For the first seven months, national general public budget revenue reached 135,839 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 0.1%, indicating a positive turnaround compared to the first half of the year [1] - Tax revenue in July increased by 5%, the highest this year, contributing to a significant narrowing of the revenue decline in the first seven months [2] Group 2 - The corporate income tax decreased by 0.4% in the first seven months, but the decline was significantly reduced by 1.5 percentage points compared to the first half, contributing to the growth of tax revenue in July [2] - The securities transaction stamp tax saw a year-on-year increase of 62.5%, reflecting a recovery in market confidence [2] Group 3 - The equipment manufacturing and modern service industries showed strong tax revenue performance, with specific sectors like railway, shipbuilding, and aerospace equipment seeing tax revenue growth of 33% [3] - General public budget expenditure for the first seven months reached 160,737 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 3.4%, maintaining a focus on social welfare spending [3] Group 4 - Local government special bonds and other financial instruments contributed to a government fund budget expenditure growth of 31.7%, with 2.89 trillion yuan spent in the first seven months [4] - Infrastructure investment growth is expected to rebound in the second half of the year due to sufficient project and funding support [4]