7月22日，内蒙古自治区人民代表大会财政经济委员会在《关于2024年自治区本级财政决算草案的审查 结果报告》中提出，"要巩固退出地方债务重点省份成果"，这表明内蒙古已成功退出债务高风险地区名 单。 2024年11月，全国人大常委会审议通过总额达12万亿元的一揽子化债方案以来，地方债务化解工作持续 推进，化解成果逐步显现。 刘蓉表示，退出地方债务高风险名单后，对地方财政与经济有多方面积极意义。 从财政层面看，退出前，为防控债务风险，地方财政需持续高强度投入化债，资金腾挪受限。退出后， 债务管理进入常态化、可持续轨道，财政资金可更聚焦民生保障、产业培育等发展性支出，缓解财政收 支"紧平衡"压力。 从融资环境改善看，此前因高风险标签，地方政府债券发行、平台公司融资等面临额外监管约束。退出 后，地方政府信用"脱敏"，发债更顺畅，平台公司融资成本有望降低。 "从基建投资看，项目推进加速。退出前，受债务风险约束，部分基建项目如城市轨道交通、大型市政 工程因资金、审批限制延缓。退出后，融资渠道拓宽、审批更灵活，储备基建项目可加速落地，补短板 （如老旧小区改造） 、强枢纽（如交通枢纽建设）类项目推进更顺畅，助力完善城市基建体 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the transformation of the government financing system in China, evidenced by the contrasting trends in local government bond (城投债) financing and government bond financing, indicating a tightening of local government debt issuance while increasing government bond financing to support economic growth [1][2]. Group 1: Local Government Bonds - In the first half of 2025, the net financing of local government bonds was -76.36 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of approximately 149% [1]. - The supply of local government bonds continues to tighten, reflecting the government's efforts to control new hidden debts and mitigate local debt risks [1][2]. - The transformation of local government financing platforms is progressing slowly, with over 7,000 local government financing companies announcing their exit from the government financing platform list last year [1]. Group 2: Government Bonds - In contrast, the net financing of government bonds reached 766 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, an increase of 432 billion yuan year-on-year, representing a growth of approximately 129% [1][2]. - The significant increase in government bond financing is a response to the need for increased debt funding for major projects amidst complex domestic and international conditions [2]. - The net financing of national bonds was 337 billion yuan, and local government bonds was 429 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, with both figures showing substantial year-on-year increases [2]. Group 3: Policy and Economic Impact - The article notes that the decline in local government bond issuance and the increase in government bond financing are indicative of proactive fiscal policies aimed at ensuring economic stability [2]. - Infrastructure investment grew by 4.6% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, outpacing overall investment growth by 1.8 percentage points, supported by the accelerated issuance of special local government bonds and long-term special treasury bonds [2]. - The ongoing efforts to resolve local government debt and the transformation of local financing platforms are expected to continue, although challenges remain regarding the quality of these transformations and the potential for increased debt burdens [3].

Economic Performance Overview - In Q1 2025, China's GDP grew by 5.4% year-on-year, with production, consumption, and investment data exceeding market expectations [1] - The industrial added value for large-scale enterprises increased by 6.5% year-on-year, accelerating by 0.7 percentage points compared to the previous year [1] - Social retail sales rose by 4.6% year-on-year in Q1, with a notable increase of 5.9% in March [1] - Fixed asset investment grew by 4.2% year-on-year in Q1, with manufacturing investment up by 9.1% and infrastructure investment up by 11.5% [1] Export and Domestic Demand - Q1 exports remained resilient, with net export levels reaching new highs, supported by a "rush to export" factor [2] - The positive economic performance in Q1 was attributed to the release of domestic demand and the effects of previous policy measures [2] - The "old-for-new" consumption policy launched in early 2025 allocated 300 billion yuan to support consumer goods replacement, significantly up from 150 billion yuan in 2024 [2] Manufacturing and Investment Trends - Manufacturing investment saw a cumulative year-on-year growth of 9.1% in March, supported by equipment upgrading policies [3] - High-tech industry investments grew by 6.5%, with significant increases in information services, aerospace manufacturing, and computer equipment sectors [3] - Local government debt resolution efforts have positively impacted economic growth, particularly in major economic provinces [3] Overall Economic Outlook - Despite external uncertainties, China's large economic scale and domestic market provide significant resilience and flexibility [4] - The effectiveness of previous growth stabilization policies has contributed to a strong economic performance in Q1 2025 [4] - The focus on domestic stability in response to international uncertainties is seen as a unique advantage for China's economic growth [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the debt resolution work in China has entered a new phase, shifting from a focus on risk factors to development factors, with significant progress in debt reduction across various regions [1][2][4] - As of the end of April, a total of 24,469.03 billion yuan has been resolved in debt, with an average of 429.28 million yuan per mention, highlighting the scale and systematic nature of the debt resolution efforts [1] - 14 provinces and cities have mentioned achieving debt clearance, including economically developed regions like Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Guangdong, as well as some central and western provinces such as Yunnan and Guizhou, indicating substantial breakthroughs in debt resolution across different development levels [1] Group 2 - The focus of debt resolution work is expected to shift towards establishing a normalized debt risk prevention mechanism in the third quarter of 2025, with major economic provinces playing a crucial role [2][4] - The interaction between debt resolution and development is anticipated to lay a solid foundation for the next five-year plan, promoting high-quality economic development in China [2][4] - The bond market is expected to have limited short-term space, with better performance in short-term non-government bonds, while long-term urban investment bonds face significant upward pressure [2][4]

Group 1: Fiscal Performance Overview - In 2024, national general public budget revenue reached approximately CNY 22 trillion, a year-on-year growth of 1.3%[7] - Local fiscal revenue growth (1.7%) outpaced central fiscal revenue growth (0.9%), with local revenue accounting for 54.3% of total revenue[1] - Government fund revenue declined by 12.2%, with land transfer revenue dropping significantly by 16% to CNY 4.9 trillion[1] Group 2: 2025 Budget Projections - The weighted growth rate of local general public budget revenue for 2025 is projected at 2.8%, with some major economic provinces (e.g., Guangdong, Jiangsu) below 3%[1] - Total local government fund revenue budget for 2025 is estimated at CNY 5.7 trillion, reflecting a 1% decrease[1] - The expected issuance of land reserve special bonds in 2025 is projected to be between CNY 600 billion and CNY 1 trillion[2] Group 3: Economic Growth Targets - Among 31 provinces, only Tianjin raised its GDP growth target for 2025, while half of the provinces lowered their targets, with a weighted GDP growth target of approximately 5%[2] - Fixed asset investment targets are also weakening, with 10 out of 19 provinces reducing their growth targets[2] Group 4: Debt Management Strategies - Local governments are focusing on five key strategies for debt risk management: strict control of new hidden debts, reduction of existing debts, reform of financing platforms, strengthening special bond management, and ensuring basic financial security[2] - Specific measures include prohibiting projects beyond fiscal capacity and enhancing monitoring of hidden debts[2]