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地方政府与城投企业债务风险研究报告:甘肃篇
Lian He Zi Xin· 2025-09-23 11:24
Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Report's Core View - Gansu Province has significant regional advantages and rich resources, with stable economic growth in 2024, but its economic aggregate and per capita GDP are still at the lower level in the country. The provincial government's debt scale is growing, but the debt ratio is at the middle level in the country due to the support of superior subsidy income. As one of the 12 key provinces for debt resolution, it continues to receive central debt - resolution policy support. The number of financing platforms has decreased significantly, and future work on platform clearance and transformation and upgrading will continue. - The economic and fiscal strengths of prefecture - level cities (prefectures) in Gansu are significantly differentiated. Lanzhou, the provincial capital, leads in economic development and fiscal strength. By the end of 2024, the government debt balances of all prefecture - level cities (prefectures) increased, and most of their debt ratios and debt - to - GDP ratios rose. - The number of bond - issuing urban investment enterprises in Gansu is small, mainly at the prefecture - level. In 2024, the net financing of bond - issuing urban investment enterprises was positive, and the regional financing environment improved. Since 2025, the short - term debt repayment pressure has increased. As of the end of 2024, the short - term debt repayment indicators of bond - issuing urban investment enterprises continued to weaken, and most of them still face great short - term debt repayment pressure. [4] Summary by Relevant Catalogs I. Gansu Province's Economic and Fiscal Strength (1) Regional Characteristics and Economic Development of Gansu Province - Gansu has significant regional advantages, rich in land, mineral, medicinal, and cultural and tourism resources, with relatively developed land and air transportation. During the "14th Five - Year Plan" period, the planned transportation fixed - asset investment scale (excluding railways) is about 500 billion yuan. As of the end of 2024, the total highway mileage reached 159,300 kilometers, and the railway operating mileage was 5,960 kilometers. [5][6] - The province's population is multi - ethnic, and the urbanization rate is lower than the national average. As of the end of 2024, the permanent population was 24.5834 million, and the urbanization rate was 56.83%. [7] - In 2024, Gansu's GDP was 1,300.29 billion yuan, ranking 27th in the country, with a growth rate of 5.8%. The per capita GDP was 58,300 yuan, ranking 31st. From January to June 2025, the GDP was 646.88 billion yuan, with a year - on - year growth of 6.3%, 1.0 percentage point higher than the national average. [8] - The industrial structure is relatively stable, with the tertiary industry as the main driving force for economic growth. The cultural and tourism industry has achieved "dual improvement in quantity and quality". In 2024, the tertiary industry added value was 694.48 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 4.6%. The province received 451 million domestic tourists, with domestic tourism revenue of 345.2 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 16.2% and 25.8% respectively. [11] - National strategies and policies, such as the Western Development Strategy, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the Yellow River Basin Ecological Protection and High - quality Development Strategy, have promoted the economic development of Gansu. The province also actively undertakes industrial transfer from the east - central regions, and Lanzhou New Area has strong economic growth momentum. [12][13][14] - The central government provides transfer payments and special funds to support Gansu's development. In 2024, the superior subsidy income in the general public budget revenue was 345.36 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 1.02%. [15] (2) Fiscal Strength and Debt Situation of Gansu - In 2024, Gansu's general public budget revenue ranked at the lower level in the country, with relatively weak overall fiscal strength and low fiscal self - sufficiency rate, but the general public budget revenue was relatively stable. The government - funded income decreased year - on - year, and the superior subsidy income contributed significantly to the local comprehensive financial resources. The government's debt - to - GDP ratio ranked behind in the country, and the debt ratio was at the middle level in the country. [17] - As one of the 12 key provinces for debt resolution, Gansu continues to receive central debt - resolution policy support. In 2024 and from January to August 2025, it issued special refinancing bonds of 50.6 billion yuan and 44.3 billion yuan respectively. In 2024, it obtained a new government debt quota of 211.5 billion yuan, including a special debt quota of 194.4 billion yuan. [20] II. Economic and Fiscal Conditions of Prefecture - level Cities (Prefectures) in Gansu (1) Economic Strength of Prefecture - level Cities (Prefectures) in Gansu - The economic strength of prefecture - level cities (prefectures) in Gansu is significantly differentiated. Lanzhou, as the provincial capital, has a good industrial foundation and is significantly stronger than other cities. Jinchang and Jiayuguan have high per capita GDP due to rich resources. [21] - Gansu promotes the formation of an urban development pattern of "one belt, one corridor, one core, and two regional centers". Each city develops relevant industries based on its own resource advantages. Lanzhou provides core support for the provincial industrial development. [24] - In 2024, cities with GDP over 100 billion yuan were Lanzhou, Qingyang, and Jiuquan. Lanzhou had the highest GDP, accounting for 28.78% of the province's GDP. Jinchang, Jiuquan, and Jiayuguan had GDP growth rates over 7%. Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture had the lowest growth rate of 3.8%. [29] - Jinchang and Jiayuguan led in per capita GDP, while Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture ranked last. As of the end of 2024, Lanzhou had a concentrated population and a relatively high urbanization rate. Jinchang and Jiayuguan also had urbanization rates over 80%. [30] (2) Fiscal Strength and Debt Situation of Prefecture - level Cities (Prefectures) in Gansu - **Fiscal Revenue**: In 2024, the fiscal strength of prefecture - level cities (prefectures) in Gansu continued to be differentiated. Lanzhou's comprehensive fiscal strength was much higher than others, with high tax revenue contribution. Most cities' government - funded income decreased significantly due to the land transfer market. The superior subsidy income was large and contributed highly to the comprehensive financial resources. [31] - **Debt Situation**: By the end of 2024, the government debt balances of all prefecture - level cities (prefectures) increased. Most cities' debt - to - GDP ratios and debt ratios rose. Lanzhou had the highest debt ratio of 234.50%. In 2024, Gansu reduced 94 financing platforms, a year - on - year decrease of 35.9%. The province will continue to resolve debt risks and promote the transformation and upgrading of financing platforms. [38][39][41] III. Debt Repayment Ability of Urban Investment Enterprises in Gansu (1) Overview of Urban Investment Enterprises - As of September 8, 2025, there were 7 urban investment enterprises with outstanding bonds in Gansu, mainly at the prefecture - level, and the credit ratings were mainly AA. Since 2024, the credit ratings of these enterprises have not changed, but one enterprise's rating outlook remained negative. [45][46] (2) Bond Issuance of Urban Investment Enterprises - In 2024, the number and scale of bonds issued by urban investment enterprises in Gansu increased significantly, mainly concentrated in Lanzhou and Pingliang. The net financing was positive, and the regional financing environment improved. Since 2025, the short - term debt repayment pressure has increased. [47] (3) Debt Repayment Ability Analysis of Urban Investment Enterprises - As of the end of 2024, the total debt balance of bond - issuing urban investment enterprises in Gansu was 129.023 billion yuan, with high regional concentration. Most enterprises still faced great short - term debt repayment pressure, and the short - term debt repayment indicators continued to weaken. The provincial and Lanzhou - level enterprises had a significant increase in net cash inflow from financing activities. [50] (4) Support and Guarantee Ability of Fiscal Revenue for the Debt of Bond - issuing Urban Investment Enterprises - As of the end of 2024, the ratio of "total debt of bond - issuing urban investment enterprises + local government debt" to "comprehensive financial resources" in bond - issuing prefecture - level cities in Gansu was between 100% and 350%, with Lanzhou having the highest ratio of 316.26%, indicating weak support and guarantee ability. [58]
一些地方专项债存偿还压力,国务院已出招
第一财经· 2025-09-23 03:39
2025.09. 23 本文字数:2203,阅读时长大约4分钟 作者 | 第一财经 陈益刊 防范地方政府专项债券(下称专项债)风险引起全国人大关注。 近期全国人大常委会预工委、全国人大财经委公布了《关于2024年度政府债务管理情况的监督调研 报告》(下称《调研报告》),其中提及当前政府债务管理和风险防范化解还存在一些困难和问题时 称,近年来由于加大逆周期调节力度,加力实施积极的财政政策,叠加实施专项债置换地方政府存量 隐性债务政策和土地出让收入大幅下降,政府法定债务规模增长较快。一些地方政府专项债存在偿还 压力。 一些地方还不起利息 近年来为了稳投资、防风险,专项债发行规模明显增加,专项债余额快速增长,这支持了数十万个重 大项目开工建设,助推经济平稳增长,也大幅缓释了地方政府隐性债务风险,让地方腾出更多资金用 于促发展、保民生。 根据财政部数据,2015年中国首次发行新增专项债券约0.1万亿元,而2025年这一规模已经跃升至 4.4万亿元。截至2025年7月末,地方政府专项债务余额约35.5万亿元,占地方政府债务总额比重约 67%。 专项债是指为有一定收益的公益性项目发行,以公益性项目对应的政府性基金收入或专 ...
审计署:加大地方政府债务、金融、能源等领域重大风险隐患揭示力度
人民财讯9月22日电,中共审计署党组发布关于二十届中央第三轮巡视整改进展情况的通报,下一步, 坚决贯彻党中央对审计工作的重大决策部署。持续巩固完善与党中央集中统一领导相适应的审计工作运 行机制,充分发挥党委审计办职能作用,加快推进审计工作全国一盘棋。依法全面履行监督职责,立足 经济监督定位,做实研究型审计,加大科技、民生等重点资金和项目审计力度,加大地方政府债务、金 融、能源等领域重大风险隐患揭示力度,拓展监督广度深度。加强审计与其他监督贯通,深化审计结果 运用,推动重大问题线索及时移送、查办、反馈和报告。 ...
我国政府负债率为68.7%,低于G20、G7国家
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-09-12 11:33
9月12日下午,国新办举行"高质量完成'十四五'规划"系列主题新闻发布会,介绍"十四五"时期财政改革 发展成效,并答记者问。 财政部部长蓝佛安在会上介绍,去年四季度,推出了一揽子化债举措。总的来看,各项措施如期落地并 持续显效。 截至今年8月底,一次性增加的6万亿元专项债务限额,已累计发行4万亿元。各地置换以后,债务平均 利息成本降低超2.5个百分点,可节约利息支出超过4500亿元。今年以来,全国已发行新增地方政府专 项债券2.78万亿元,其中安排8000亿元,补充政府性基金财力,专门支持地方用于化债。 截至2024年末,我国政府全口径债务总额为92.6万亿元,包括国债34.6万亿元、地方政府法定债务47.5 万亿元、地方政府隐性债务10.5万亿元,政府负债率为68.7%。根据IMF今年4月发布的报告,G20国家 平均政府负债率118.2%,G7国家平均政府负债率123.2%。同时,我们的政府债务对应着大量优质资 产。 "总体看,我国政府负债率处于合理区间,风险安全可控。"蓝佛安说。 来源:北京日报客户端 记者:吴娜 蓝佛安表示,这一系列举措,叠加前期采取的各项政策措施,推动地方政府债务风险逐步收敛。 ...
“持续发力”用好存量政策,保留“适时加力”空间丨温彬专栏
Economic Performance Overview - In July, China's economic growth rate slowed due to extreme weather conditions, but it remained above the 5% target level, with a focus on utilizing existing policies while maintaining proactive measures [1][3] - The service sector outperformed the industrial sector in July, with the service production index decreasing by 0.2 percentage points to 5.8%, while industrial added value fell by 1.1 percentage points to 5.7% [1][3] Demand and Consumption - Exports in July increased by 7.2% year-on-year in USD terms, accelerating by 1.3 percentage points compared to June, driven by a "rush to re-export" effect before the expiration of "reciprocal tariffs" [1][2] - Retail sales of consumer goods grew by 3.7% year-on-year in July, a decline of 1.1 percentage points from the previous month, with dining revenue rebounding slightly while commodity retail growth slowed [2] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment from January to July grew by 1.6% year-on-year, a slowdown of 1.2 percentage points compared to the first half of the year, with infrastructure investment growing by 3.2% [2] - Real estate development investment decreased by 12.0% year-on-year from January to July, with the decline expanding by 0.8 percentage points compared to the first half of the year [2] Policy and Future Outlook - The Central Political Bureau meeting emphasized the need for sustained macroeconomic policy efforts, focusing on expanding domestic demand and improving living standards [3][4] - Key initiatives include promoting service consumption, enhancing personal consumption loan policies, and stimulating private investment through infrastructure projects [3][5] - The meeting also highlighted the importance of deepening reforms and managing risks in key areas, particularly in local government debt and real estate markets [4][5]
献策“十五五” | 张成刚:“十五五”要加快完善制度支持和规范发展新就业形态
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-08-11 01:16
Core Insights - The new employment forms based on digital economy and artificial intelligence are becoming a significant part of China's employment landscape, with a focus on promoting flexible employment while ensuring labor rights protection during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [3][4]. Group 1: Characteristics of Flexible Employment and New Employment Forms - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, flexible employment and new employment forms are expected to expand significantly, becoming a major growth point for employment [4]. - The development of the digital economy will create more new business models and opportunities for flexible employment, with "one-person armies" emerging as a new entrepreneurial model [4][5]. - The rise of digital gig platforms is enhancing labor matching efficiency, with new employment forms primarily seen in sectors like ride-hailing, food delivery, e-commerce, and short video creation [4][5]. Group 2: Improvement in Employment Quality - The quality of flexible employment is continuously improving, moving away from being associated solely with low-end jobs [5]. - Digital platforms are enhancing standardization, management, and transparency in flexible employment, leading to increased income levels for some flexible workers, surpassing traditional employment [5][6]. - The proliferation of flexible employment is encouraging continuous learning and skill enhancement among workers, contributing to human capital accumulation and improved employment quality [5][6]. Group 3: Challenges in Labor Rights Protection - There are significant shortcomings in the protection of rights for flexible employment and new employment form workers, primarily due to ambiguous legal relationships and unclear definitions of "incomplete labor relationships" [6][7]. - The high costs associated with social insurance for flexible workers deter participation, and tax issues related to income and labor remuneration remain problematic for platform companies [6][7]. - The mechanisms for handling labor disputes are inadequate, leading to high costs and long durations for workers seeking to protect their rights [6][7]. Group 4: Recommendations for Rights Protection - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period should focus on establishing a comprehensive labor rights protection system tailored to new employment forms, ensuring legal coverage for all workers [7][8]. - There is a need for policies that better align with the characteristics of new employment methods and income patterns, as well as mechanisms for stable income growth [7][8]. - Enhancing skills training support and optimizing platform governance mechanisms are essential to improve the working environment for flexible employment [8][9].
财政部:督促地方加快专项债发行使用进度
Core Insights - The Ministry of Finance reported that from January to July 2024, the national general public budget revenue reached 135,663 billion yuan, with a comparable growth of approximately 1.2% after excluding special factors [1][2] - National general public budget expenditure for the same period was 155,463 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.5% [1][3] Revenue Analysis - The overall national general public budget revenue decreased by 2.6% year-on-year, but when adjusted for special factors, it showed a growth of 1.2% [2] - Tax revenue was impacted by various factors, with a 5.4% decline in total tax revenue. Notably, domestic value-added tax fell by 5.2%, while domestic consumption tax increased by 5.5% due to growth in sales of refined oil, cigarettes, and alcohol [2] - Export tax rebates amounted to 12,824 billion yuan, an increase of 1,632 billion yuan year-on-year, supporting foreign trade growth [2] Expenditure Analysis - National general public budget expenditure increased by 2.5% year-on-year, with significant growth in social security and employment (4.3%), agriculture, forestry, and water (8.2%), and urban and rural community spending (7.2%) [3] - The Ministry of Finance anticipates stable growth in public budget expenditure in the coming months, supported by macroeconomic policies and the gradual fading of special factors [3] Local Government Debt Management - From January to July, local governments issued 17,749 billion yuan in new special bonds, primarily for infrastructure projects in key areas identified by the central government [4] - The Ministry of Finance is working with relevant departments to accelerate the issuance and utilization of special bonds to enhance investment efficiency and support economic development [4] - Overall, local government debt risks are considered manageable, with a gradual reduction in hidden debt levels [5]
保民生促投资防风险 财政政策积极有为
Group 1 - The current economic growth faces challenges, and fiscal policy will focus on more proactive measures to support key areas, including optimizing expenditure structure and enhancing social welfare [1] - In the first half of the year, social security and employment, education, and health expenditures grew by 9.2%, 5.9%, and 4.3% respectively, all exceeding the general public budget expenditure growth of 3.4% [2] - The issuance of local government bonds reached 2.6 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, supporting major project construction [3] Group 2 - The Ministry of Finance plans to accelerate the issuance and utilization of government bonds, with a focus on special bonds and ultra-long-term special treasury bonds to stabilize investment and promote growth [3] - By the end of July, 2.78 trillion yuan of new special bonds had been issued, accounting for 63% of the annual quota, indicating a faster-than-usual issuance pace [3] - The Ministry of Finance aims to complete the issuance of 1.3 trillion yuan in ultra-long-term special treasury bonds to ensure the implementation of key projects [3] Group 3 - The government is actively working on replacing local government hidden debts, with 1.8 trillion yuan of the 2 trillion yuan replacement bonds for 2025 already issued by June [4] - There is a strong regulatory stance against new hidden debts, with a focus on the orderly exit of local financing platforms to mitigate systemic risks [4][5] - The government emphasizes a market-oriented transformation of financing platforms, gradually pushing for their exit from local government financing roles [5]
中原期货晨会纪要-20250731
Zhong Yuan Qi Huo· 2025-07-31 02:04
1. Market Index Performance - **Global Stock Indexes**: On July 31, 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Index closed at 44,461.28, down 0.385% from the previous day; the Nasdaq Index closed at 21,129.67, up 0.149%; the S&P 500 closed at 6,362.90, down 0.125%; the Hang Seng Index closed at 25,176.93, down 1.362% [2]. - **SHIBOR and Dollar Index**: The SHIBOR overnight rate was 1.32, down 3.587% from the previous day; the dollar index was 99.79, down 0.179%. The dollar - to - RMB (CFETS) exchange rate remained unchanged [2]. - **Commodity Futures**: COMEX gold rose 0.078% to 3,327.90; COMEX silver fell 3.152% to 37.18; LME copper fell 0.745% to 9,730.00; NYMEX crude oil rose 1.516% to 70.30. Domestic metals, chemicals, and agricultural products also showed various price changes [2][3][5]. 2. Macro - economic News - **Policy Decisions**: The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee will hold the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee in October to discuss the 15th Five - Year Plan. The government will implement more active fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies, support key areas, and resolve local government debt risks [8]. - **Subsidy Policy**: The state plans to allocate about 90 billion yuan for childcare subsidies in 2025, and localities will open application channels by August 31 [8]. - **Industry Policies**: The China Non - Ferrous Metals Industry Association will control new capacity in copper smelting and alumina, and promote the exit of backward capacity in some sectors [10]. 3. Morning Views on Major Commodities 3.1 Agricultural Products - **Peanuts**: The peanut market is expected to have a bullish and volatile short - term trend but will maintain a downward long - term trend, with a current pattern of weak supply and demand [12]. - **Oils and Fats**: The oils and fats market has light trading volume and stable basis. Brazil's soybean exports are expected to increase, and Malaysia's palm oil exports are also rising [12]. - **Sugar**: The sugar market is in an internal - strong and external - weak situation. With the arrival of processed sugar in August, the spot market may face pressure. It is recommended to wait and see [12]. - **Corn**: The corn market is in a situation of weak supply and demand. It is recommended to operate within the range of 2,300 - 2,320 yuan/ton [12]. - **Cotton**: ICE cotton and Zhengzhou cotton are both weak. It is recommended to short on rallies, with attention to the 13,350 - yuan support level [13]. - **Hogs**: The hog market is in a state of oversupply. It is expected to fluctuate within a range [13]. - **Eggs**: After this round of price adjustment, the egg spot price is expected to be supported by Mid - Autumn Festival stocking. The futures market is adjusting the basis by following the spot price decline [14]. 3.2 Energy and Chemicals - **Caustic Soda**: The price of caustic soda in Shandong is expected to fluctuate slightly. It is recommended to pay attention to the 9 - 11 reverse spread [16]. - **Urea**: The domestic urea market price is stable. The supply is decreasing, and the inventory is increasing. The price is expected to operate within the range of 1,720 - 1,800 yuan/ton [16][18]. 3.3 Industrial Metals - **Copper and Aluminum**: Copper prices may face pressure if the 50% tariff is imposed. Aluminum prices are expected to fluctuate at a high level in the short term [18]. - **Alumina**: The fundamentals of alumina are in a surplus situation. The futures price may be strong, but it is necessary to be vigilant about macro - sentiment [18]. - **Steel Products**: The spot market for steel products has weak trading volume. The prices of rebar and hot - rolled coils are expected to be supported at certain levels [18]. - **Ferroalloys**: Ferroalloys are currently driven by macro - expectations. It is recommended to operate cautiously [18][19]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The coking coal and coke markets are fluctuating and under pressure. The fifth round of coke price increase has started, but steel mills have not responded [19]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The lithium carbonate market is in a situation of strong supply and weak demand. It is recommended to wait and see and short on rallies [19]. 3.4 Options and Financial Products - **Stock Index Futures and Options**: On July 30, A - share indexes showed mixed performance. The trading volume and open interest of stock index futures and options changed, and the implied volatility of some options decreased. Trend investors can focus on cross - variety arbitrage opportunities, and volatility investors can buy straddles [19][21].
建信期货铁矿石日评-20250731
Jian Xin Qi Huo· 2025-07-31 01:43
1. Report Industry Investment Rating - There is no information provided regarding the industry investment rating in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - On July 30, the main iron ore futures contract 2509 showed a weakening trend, closing at 789.0 yuan/ton, down 0.44%. The current price trend is mainly affected by macro - sentiment. After the Politburo's expectations are realized, the speculation sentiment may fade, and the Sino - US negotiation setbacks put pressure on the upper limit of ore prices. However, the high production of steel mills provides continuous support. Therefore, the ore price is expected to consolidate at a high level in the short term, and attention should be paid to the results of the third round of Sino - US negotiations [7][12]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Review and Future Outlook 3.1.1 Market Review - On July 30, the main iron ore futures 2509 contract opened higher and then oscillated downward, closing at 789.0 yuan/ton, down 0.44%. The prices, trading volumes, and positions of other black - series futures contracts such as RB2510, HC2510, and SS2509 also had corresponding changes [7][5]. - The spot market: On July 30, the main iron ore outer - market quotes decreased by 0.5 - 1 US dollars/ton compared with the previous trading day, and the prices of main - grade iron ore at Qingdao Port decreased by 5 - 10 yuan/ton compared with the previous day. Technically, the daily KDJ indicator of the iron ore 2509 contract continued to decline, and the daily MACD indicator formed a death cross [9]. 3.1.2 Future Outlook - News: The Politburo meeting on July 30 mentioned deepening reforms, promoting the construction of a unified national market, and optimizing market competition order. The Sino - US third - round negotiation encountered setbacks, raising market risk - aversion sentiment [10][11]. - Fundamentals: The Australian iron ore shipments rebounded last week, and Brazilian shipments were basically the same as the previous week. The overall shipments recovered after the seasonal decline. The current weekly shipments of 19 ports in Australia and Brazil are at a medium level of about 27 million tons. The arrivals last week dropped to a relatively low level of 22.405 million tons. Considering the shipping time, the arrivals may oscillate at this level until mid - August and then rise again. On the demand side, the downstream steel demand is in a seasonal decline, and the molten iron output has slightly decreased but remains above 2.4 million tons. The profitability rate of steel enterprises has increased again, and steel enterprises maintain high production, which is expected to slow down the production - cut process and support the ore price [11]. 3.2 Industry News - On July 23, the CPC Central Committee held a symposium for non - Communist Party personages, emphasizing the need to do a good job in the second - half economic work, including stabilizing employment, enterprises, markets, and expectations, and boosting consumption [13]. - On July 30, the China Coking Industry Association's Market Committee held a meeting. Due to factors such as the sharp rise in coal prices, high demand for coke from steel mills, and the lag in coke price increases, the participating enterprises decided to raise the coke price starting from July 31. The prices of tamping wet - quenched coke, tamping dry - quenched coke, and top - charged coke were increased by 50 yuan/ton, 55 yuan/ton, and 75 yuan/ton respectively [14]. - The Politburo meeting on July 30 decided to hold the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee in October, mainly to discuss the work report and the suggestions for formulating the 15th Five - Year Plan. The meeting also analyzed the economic situation and deployed the second - half economic work, including deepening reforms, expanding opening - up, and preventing and resolving risks [14]. 3.3 Data Overview - The report provides multiple data charts related to the iron ore and steel industry, including the prices of main iron ore varieties at Qingdao Port, the price differences between high - grade, low - grade ores and PB powder, the basis between iron ore spot and the September contract, the shipments from Brazil and Australia, the arrivals at 45 ports, domestic mine capacity utilization, the trading volume at main ports, the inventory available days of steel mills, and other data [20][23][27].