Group 1: Debt Pressure and Economic Growth - The current debt pressure in China is expected to gradually ease by 2027, with the debt service ratio projected to drop from 14% in 2023 to approximately 12.8%[1] - The ongoing "de-leveraging and stable growth" phase indicates significant debt service pressure due to high implicit debt and local fiscal contraction[1] - The nominal GDP growth is anticipated to contribute to a "passive dilution" effect, aiding in the reduction of debt service ratios[1] Group 2: Fiscal Policy and Budget Constraints - The fiscal deficit rate is expected to rise to 5% over the next two years to achieve stable growth, with a projected policy gap of approximately 2.8 trillion yuan[3] - Current fiscal spending as a percentage of GDP has decreased to 20.8%, significantly lower than the 23% average from 2015 to 2019[3] - Local government debt limits and revenue shortfalls are leading to a reliance on special bonds as gap-filling tools, particularly in financially weaker regions[2] Group 3: Investment Efficiency and Debt Dynamics - The broad investment return rate is declining, with 5.4 trillion yuan of nominal GDP generated through 32.2 trillion yuan of social financing, indicating a historical high of approximately 5.8 yuan of credit needed for every 1 yuan of GDP[4] - The reliance on land sales for local government revenue is increasing, with some regions depending on land sales for over 40% of their fiscal income, exacerbating asset-debt-income mismatches[2] - The marginal utility of debt is decreasing, leading to a potential "debt contraction" scenario as economic dependence on debt deepens[4]