Core Viewpoint - China's fiscal policy has become more proactive this year, with fiscal spending maintaining a certain level of intensity, driving a continuous recovery in the economy [2] Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure - In the first ten months of this year, the broad fiscal revenue reached approximately 22.1 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of about 0.2%, while broad fiscal expenditure was about 30.7 trillion yuan, up by approximately 5.2% [2] - The broad fiscal expenditure exceeded revenue by about 8.6 trillion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 21% [2] - The growth rate of broad fiscal expenditure aligns with the economic growth rate of 5.2% in the first three quarters, supporting stable economic operation [2] Focus on Livelihood Spending - The national general public budget expenditure in the first ten months was approximately 22.6 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 2% [3] - Key livelihood-related expenditures such as social security and employment (3.8 trillion yuan), education (3.4 trillion yuan), and health (1.7 trillion yuan) all saw growth rates exceeding the average of 2%, with social security and employment expenditure growing by 9.3% [3] - The government has allocated around 100 billion yuan in childcare subsidies for children under three years old, benefiting many families [3] Infrastructure and Project Funding - Expenditures on agriculture, forestry, water, and urban community projects saw declines of 11.7% and 7.3% respectively, while transportation spending remained stable compared to the previous year [5] - Government fund expenditures reached approximately 8.1 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.4%, primarily due to accelerated use of bond funds [6] Policy Measures and Future Outlook - To maintain fiscal spending, new policies have been introduced, including allowing local governments to issue an additional 500 billion yuan in special bonds [7] - The issuance of new policy financial tools has been completed, supporting over 2,300 projects with a total investment of about 7 trillion yuan, focusing on digital economy, AI, and urban infrastructure [7] - Analysts suggest that to meet the initial budget goals, general public budget expenditure needs to grow by 12.9% year-on-year in November and December, while government fund expenditure must increase by 40.3% [6]

Core Viewpoint - China's fiscal policy has become more proactive this year, with fiscal spending maintaining a certain level of intensity, which supports the continuous recovery of the economy [3]. Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure - In the first ten months of this year, the broad fiscal revenue was approximately 22.1 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of about 0.2%, while broad fiscal expenditure was about 30.7 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.2% [3]. - The broad fiscal expenditure exceeded revenue by approximately 8.6 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 21% [3]. Fiscal Spending Structure - The structure of fiscal spending has shown a clear tilt towards the livelihood sector, aligning with the government's report advocating for more resources to be "invested in people" [4]. - In the first ten months, the general public budget expenditure was approximately 22.6 trillion yuan, with social security and employment spending reaching 3.8 trillion yuan, education spending at 3.4 trillion yuan, and health spending at 1.7 trillion yuan, all showing growth rates above the average of 2% [4]. Infrastructure Spending - Due to increased funding directed towards livelihood, infrastructure spending in the general public budget has seen an overall decline [5]. - Expenditures on agriculture, forestry, and water, as well as urban and rural community spending, decreased by 11.7% and 7.3% respectively [7]. Government Fund Expenditure - Government fund budget expenditure was approximately 8.1 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.4%, primarily due to accelerated use of bond funds [7]. - The issuance of special bonds and long-term special treasury bonds has supported the commencement of numerous major projects, stabilizing investment and the economy [7]. Future Fiscal Policy Measures - To maintain a certain level of fiscal spending, new policies have been introduced, including allowing local governments to issue an additional 500 billion yuan in special bonds [9]. - As of mid-November, over 10 billion yuan in new special bonds had been issued, surpassing the total for October [9].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that the recent measures issued by the State Council aim to enhance private investment by increasing support through central budget investments and innovative financial tools, facilitating deeper participation of private capital in high-quality development [1][3] - The new policy measures focus on addressing the high capital threshold and financing costs that have historically hindered private enterprises from participating in major projects, thereby enabling them to engage in key sectors like advanced manufacturing and digital economy [1][2] - The innovative financial tools introduced are designed to lower the initial investment pressure on private capital and improve the financing qualifications of projects, thus attracting more social capital to follow [1][2] Group 2 - Policy coordination is emphasized as a crucial support for the effective implementation of financial guarantees, combining access openness and service optimization to create a comprehensive support system for private investment [2] - The measures include clarifying unreasonable restrictions on service industry operators and requiring financial institutions to set annual service goals for private enterprises, which aims to alleviate lending concerns [2] - There are existing challenges in the implementation of these measures, such as lengthy project approval processes and unclear application details for financial tools, which need to be addressed to fully realize the policy benefits [2][3] Group 3 - Private investment plays a significant role in stabilizing economic growth, and financial guarantees are seen as catalysts to activate this potential [3] - The deployment of these measures responds to the real demands of private capital and injects market vitality into high-quality development [3] - As new financial tools are accurately implemented and policy coordination deepens, private capital is expected to play a larger role in developing new productive forces and promoting industrial upgrades [3]

Core Viewpoint - The sharp decline in broad fiscal expenditure is primarily attributed to three factors: high base effect, revenue decline, and a decrease in government debt financing [3][80]. Group 1: Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure Overview - In the first ten months of 2025, national general public budget revenue reached 18,649 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%, while expenditure was 22,582.5 billion yuan, up 2% year-on-year [2][79]. - In October 2025, broad fiscal expenditure decreased by 19.1% year-on-year, a drop of 21.4 percentage points compared to September, while broad fiscal revenue fell by 0.6%, down 3.8 percentage points from September [3][8][80]. - The budget completion rate for broad fiscal expenditure in October was 5.6%, lower than 7.2% in 2024 and the five-year average of 6.2%, indicating a historically low level for October [3][8][80]. Group 2: Factors Contributing to Expenditure Decline - The decline in October's broad fiscal expenditure is partly due to the high base effect from the same period in 2024, where expenditure had increased significantly [3][13][80]. - Government debt net financing in October 2025 was at a historically low level, with a year-on-year decrease of 5,602 billion yuan, which negatively impacted both social financing growth and fiscal expenditure growth [4][19][81]. - The rapid use of fiscal funds in 2025, including special bonds and other financial instruments, has also contributed to the decline in expenditure growth [4][19][81]. Group 3: Future Outlook and Support Measures - As new incremental funds are deployed, the support from fiscal and quasi-fiscal measures for the economy is expected to accelerate towards the end of the year [5][82]. - Two types of incremental funds have been established to address the weakening fiscal expenditure pressure in the fourth quarter: 5,000 billion yuan in new policy financial instruments and 5,000 billion yuan in local government debt limits [4][24][82]. - The focus of these funds includes digital economy, artificial intelligence, and consumption, particularly supporting economically significant provinces [4][24][82]. Group 4: Revenue Trends - Broad fiscal revenue in October 2025 decreased by 0.6% year-on-year, with government fund revenue dropping significantly by 18.4% [6][28][83]. - General fiscal revenue showed a slight increase of 3.2% year-on-year, while non-tax revenue saw a substantial decline of 33% [40][83]. - The completion rate for broad fiscal revenue in October was 9.3%, higher than 9% in 2024 and the five-year average of 8.8% [6][28][83].

Revenue and Expenditure Overview - In the first ten months of 2025, national general public budget revenue reached 186,490 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%[6] - National general public budget expenditure was 225,825 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 2%[6] Fiscal Spending Decline - In October 2025, the year-on-year growth rate of broad fiscal expenditure plummeted to -19.1%, a decrease of 21.4 percentage points compared to September[1] - The budget completion rate for broad fiscal expenditure in October was 5.6%, lower than 7.2% in 2024 and the five-year average of 6.2%[7] Factors Contributing to Decline - The decline in fiscal expenditure is attributed to three main factors: high base effect from 2024, revenue decline, and a decrease in government debt financing[1] - Broad fiscal revenue in October fell by -0.6%, a drop of 3.8 percentage points from September, with government fund revenue down by -18.4%[4] Government Debt Financing - Government net financing in October 2025 decreased by 5,602 billion yuan year-on-year, contributing to the slowdown in fiscal expenditure growth[3] - The rapid use of fiscal funds in 2025, including special bonds and support for commercial banks, has been largely completed by mid-August[3] Future Outlook - With the implementation of 500 billion yuan in new policy financial tools and another 500 billion yuan in local debt limits, there may be a recovery in fiscal expenditure growth towards the end of the year[4] - The support from "quasi-fiscal" funds is expected to accelerate as these funds are deployed in key sectors like digital economy and artificial intelligence[4]

Revenue and Expenditure Overview - In the first ten months of 2025, the national general public budget revenue was 186,490 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%[6] - National general public budget expenditure reached 225,825 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2%[6] Fiscal Spending Decline - In October 2025, the year-on-year growth rate of broad fiscal expenditure dropped to -19.1%, a decrease of 21.4 percentage points from September[1] - The completion rate of the broad fiscal expenditure budget in October was 5.6%, lower than 7.2% in 2024 and the five-year average of 6.2%[7] Factors Contributing to Decline - The decline in fiscal expenditure was attributed to a high base effect from 2024, a drop in revenue, and a decrease in government debt financing[1] - Broad fiscal revenue in October fell by -0.6%, a decline of 3.8 percentage points compared to September[4] Government Debt Financing - Government net financing in October 2025 decreased by 5,602 billion yuan year-on-year, contributing to the slowdown in fiscal expenditure growth[12] - The rapid use of fiscal funds in 2025, including special bonds and other projects, limited the available financing for October[12] Future Outlook - With the introduction of 5,000 billion yuan in new policy financial tools and local debt limits, there may be a recovery in fiscal expenditure growth towards the end of the year[18] - The support from "quasi-fiscal" funds is expected to accelerate as these funds are deployed in key sectors like digital economy and artificial intelligence[14]

Core Viewpoint - The sharp decline in broad fiscal expenditure is primarily attributed to three factors: high base effect, revenue decline, and a decrease in government debt financing [3][80]. Group 1: Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure Overview - In the first ten months of 2025, the national general public budget revenue reached 186,490 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%, while expenditure was 225,825 billion yuan, growing by 2% [2][79]. - In October 2025, broad fiscal expenditure decreased by 19.1% year-on-year, a drop of 21.4 percentage points compared to September, while broad fiscal revenue fell by 0.6%, down 3.8 percentage points from September [3][80]. - The budget completion rate for broad fiscal expenditure in October was 5.6%, lower than 7.2% in 2024 and the five-year average of 6.2%, indicating a historically low level for October [3][80]. Group 2: Factors Contributing to Expenditure Decline - The decline in October's broad fiscal expenditure was partly due to the high base effect from the same month in 2024, where expenditure had surged by 20.4% year-on-year [3][13]. - Government debt net financing in October 2025 was significantly lower, with a year-on-year decrease of 5,602 billion yuan, which negatively impacted both social financing growth and fiscal expenditure growth [4][19][81]. - The rapid use of fiscal funds in 2025, including special bonds and other financial instruments, has been largely completed by mid-August, limiting the available resources for October [4][19][81]. Group 3: Future Outlook and Support Measures - To address the weakening fiscal expenditure in the fourth quarter, two types of incremental funds have been introduced: 5,000 billion yuan in new policy financial instruments and another 5,000 billion yuan in local government debt limits [4][24][82]. - The implementation of these funds is expected to enhance the support for the economy towards the end of the year, potentially leading to a recovery in broad fiscal expenditure growth [5][82]. - The focus of the new policy financial instruments includes digital economy, artificial intelligence, and consumption, particularly aimed at supporting major economic provinces [4][24][82].

Fiscal Performance - In October 2025, national general public budget revenue increased by 3.2% year-on-year, primarily driven by accelerated tax revenue growth[1] - National general public budget expenditure in October 2025 decreased by 9.8% year-on-year, a significant decline compared to the previous month's growth of 3.1%[1] - The completion rate of the general fiscal budget revenue from January to October 2025 was 60.5%, consistent with the same period in 2024, while the expenditure completion rate was 72.7%, exceeding the 2024 level[2] Government Fund Budget - The revenue from the government fund budget in October 2025 saw a year-on-year decline of 18.4%, contrasting with a previous increase of 5.6%[2] - The expenditure growth rate for the government fund budget in October 2025 was -38.2%, down from 0.4% in the previous month[2] - The total government fund budget revenue from January to October 2025 was 34,473 billion yuan, a decrease of 2.8% year-on-year, with land use rights transfer income dropping by 7.4%[9] Tax Revenue Insights - Tax revenue in October 2025 reached 20,700 billion yuan, reflecting an 8.6% year-on-year increase, while non-tax revenue fell by 33%[4] - From January to October 2025, domestic VAT, consumption tax, corporate income tax, and personal income tax grew by 4.0%, 2.4%, 1.9%, and 11.5% respectively, indicating a stable recovery in the macroeconomic environment[5] Expenditure Trends - The expenditure in key areas such as social security and employment, health, and education showed strong progress, with completion rates of 85.6%, 79%, and 76.4% respectively[8] - To meet the annual expenditure targets, an increase in fiscal spending in November and December 2025 is necessary[2] Risks and Outlook - Potential risks include the possibility of fiscal policies not being implemented as expected and the increase of hidden debts beyond projections[14][46] - The introduction of new policy financial tools and the allocation of 500 billion yuan from central fiscal resources to local governments are expected to support economic recovery in the fourth quarter[3]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of enhancing private investment through various financial support measures, aiming to broaden financing channels for private enterprises and strengthen their investment capabilities [1][6]. Group 1: Policy Financial Support - Policy financial tools are being utilized to support private investment projects in key industries, with a total of 500 billion yuan allocated, of which 685.9 million yuan has been directed towards 128 private investment projects [3][4]. - The establishment of new policy financial tools aims to supplement project capital, facilitating the acceleration of private investment and encouraging commercial banks to participate in financing [3][4]. Group 2: Credit Policy Enhancements - The measures create a better financing environment for small and micro enterprises, with over 90 million small business visits conducted to assess financing needs, resulting in new loans totaling 17.8 trillion yuan by June [4][5]. - Initiatives to optimize financial resource supply include implementing a long-term mechanism for lending and promoting data connectivity to reduce information asymmetry between banks and small enterprises [4][5]. Group 3: Direct Financing Initiatives - The article highlights the importance of supporting private investment projects through the issuance of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which allows asset-holding companies to free up capital for new projects [5][6]. - A total of 14 private investment projects have successfully issued REITs, demonstrating a positive impact on asset utilization and financing channel expansion [5][6]. Group 4: Comprehensive Funding Support - The measures provide targeted funding support solutions, combining direct and indirect financing to enhance the financial backing for private enterprises, thereby boosting their investment confidence [6].

Group 1 - The new policy financial tools have been fully deployed, supporting private investment and REITs issuance [2] - As of October 29, 500 billion yuan of new policy financial tools have been allocated, with a portion supporting key private investment projects [2] - A total of 18 private investment projects have been recommended to the CSRC, with 14 projects already issued, raising nearly 30 billion yuan [2] Group 2 - The central bank aims to maintain reasonable price levels and ensure steady growth, employment, and expectations [3] - In October, new social financing amounted to 815 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 597 billion yuan [3] - The central bank emphasizes the importance of promoting reasonable price recovery as a key consideration in monetary policy [3] Group 3 - The National Energy Administration has issued guidelines to promote the integrated development of renewable energy [4] - The guidelines aim to enhance the complementary development of various renewable energy sources and optimize energy structures [4] - There is a focus on improving the collaborative development of wind, solar, hydrogen, and storage technologies [4] Group 4 - Recommendations include sectors such as copper and cobalt resources, energy storage, dividends, and infrastructure in the western region [5] - Specific stock recommendations include China Railway (601390) for copper, China Metallurgical (601618) for nickel, and China Construction (601668) for low valuation and high dividends [5] - The report also highlights opportunities in AI and low-altitude economy sectors, recommending companies like Design Institute (603357) and Huazhong International (002949) [5]