Group 1 - The central economic work conference proposed to continue implementing a more proactive fiscal policy in 2026, maintaining necessary expenditure intensity and a deficit scale close to 6 trillion yuan [1][2] - The expected scale of new special bonds in 2026 is projected to reach 5 trillion yuan, with an emphasis on optimizing the government bond tool mix and enhancing the effectiveness of transfer payments [2][4] - Analysts suggest that the fiscal situation in 2026 will likely remain under pressure, but the role of fiscal policy as a foundation for national governance necessitates continued proactive measures to stimulate demand and support consumption [2][3] Group 2 - The expected deficit rate for 2026 is projected to be no less than 4%, with the total new debt scale anticipated to increase to 15 trillion yuan [4][5] - The increase in new special bonds is expected to support infrastructure investment and address local government financial difficulties, with a potential rise in the issuance of long-term special bonds [5][6] - The central government is likely to increase transfer payments to local governments, exceeding 10 trillion yuan, to alleviate fiscal challenges and stimulate local economic development [2][3] Group 3 - The conference emphasized the importance of addressing local fiscal difficulties and improving the local tax system, with potential reforms in consumption tax expected to accelerate in 2026 [7] - Analysts foresee three main directions for fiscal reform in 2026: shifting consumption tax collection to local levels, optimizing the sharing ratio of shared taxes, and merging various local additional taxes into a single local additional tax [7][8] - The proposed reforms aim to incentivize local governments to cultivate tax sources and improve the consumption environment, thereby enhancing the overall supply-demand relationship [7][8]

Core Viewpoint - The reform of the fiscal and tax system, focusing on standardizing tax incentives and building a local tax system, is expected to be fully implemented in the first year of the 14th Five-Year Plan, addressing the dual demands of promoting high-quality development and constructing a unified national market [1]. Group 1: Tax Incentives and Local Tax System - The central economic work conference has set a goal to standardize tax incentives and fiscal subsidy policies by 2026, while also addressing local fiscal difficulties [1][2]. - Experts believe that the series of reforms will form a "break and establish" combination, where standardizing tax incentives can eliminate "tax revenue gaps" and foster a fair market environment, while constructing a local tax system can fill the financial gap left by the standardization of incentives [1][2]. - The National Taxation Administration has initiated special governance on illegal tax-related issues in investment promotion, particularly targeting local governments' practices of creating "policy gaps" and attracting "shell companies" [3]. Group 2: Challenges and Recommendations - The complexity of clarifying numerous tax incentives and fiscal subsidy policies is acknowledged, with experts suggesting a priority on cleaning up regional policy gaps and disguised tax refunds by local governments [4]. - Recommendations include creating a public list of existing incentives, establishing red lines for new incentives, and implementing a dynamic evaluation and exit mechanism [4][5]. - The reform is expected to lead to structural changes in fiscal revenue, with regions relying on "tax revenue gaps" facing income reductions and increased fiscal pressure [4][5]. Group 3: Long-term Implications - In the long term, the reform will reshape the fiscal revenue structure and the behavior of local governments, shifting from reliance on unstable regional incentives to sustainable revenue through a legalized tax system [5][6]. - Local governments are expected to focus on optimizing the business and consumption environment, enhancing industrial ecosystems, and improving public service quality [5][6]. - The 14th Five-Year Plan will also aim to standardize tax policies related to operating income, capital income, and property income, maintaining a reasonable macro tax burden level [6][7].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that the fiscal policy for 2025 is set to be "more proactive," leading to significant increases in both narrow and broad fiscal deficits, with narrow deficit scale increasing by 39% and broad deficit scale by 27% [1][12][13] - The government debt net supply is expected to reach a recent high, with a notable increase in the issuance pace of bonds, particularly in the first half of 2025, where net supply is projected to increase by 128% year-on-year [1][14] - Fiscal expenditure trends are expected to show a "U" shape in 2024 and a "front high and back low" pattern in 2025, aligning with economic and equity asset trends [1][13] Group 2 - One highlight in the fiscal sector for 2025 is the improvement in the structure of fiscal revenue, with a target growth rate for non-tax revenue set at -14.2%, indicating a commitment to reduce reliance on non-tax income [1][16] - Tax revenue is expected to perform well in the second half of the year, driven by active industries and tax policy adjustments, contrasting with the decline in non-tax revenue [1][17] Group 3 - Another highlight in the fiscal sector for 2025 is the expansion of debt resolution methods and the diversification of debt resolution tools, including the issuance of special new bonds and the use of local fiscal funds to pay for existing PPP project costs [2][19] - The debt resolution measures are expected to benefit small and micro enterprises by improving cash flow [2][19] Group 4 - A constraint on the economy in 2025 is the anticipated slowdown in infrastructure investment growth in the second half of the year, attributed to various factors including the front-loading of fiscal funds and the diversion of debt funds to debt resolution [2][22][23] - The decline in infrastructure investment growth is expected to be predictable, with narrow infrastructure investment growth dropping from 10.4% in the first five months to 0.1% by November [2][22] Group 5 - Looking ahead to 2026, the central economic work conference has indicated that a "more proactive fiscal policy" will continue, with expectations for a slight increase in fiscal intensity compared to 2025 [3][25] - The narrow target deficit rate is expected to remain at a relatively high level of 4.0%, with a small chance of increasing to 4.2%, reflecting a cautious approach to fiscal policy [3][25][26] Group 6 - The broad deficit is expected to see structural adjustments, with new special bonds projected to increase from 4.6 trillion yuan to around 5 trillion yuan, focusing on optimizing the use of local government special bonds [3][28] - The total government debt net supply is anticipated to be approximately 14.9 trillion yuan in 2026, an increase of about 5.4 billion yuan compared to 2025, indicating a continued expansion of fiscal policy [3][30] Group 7 - Fiscal revenue growth is projected to rebound to around 3%-5% in 2026, driven by price increases and the effects of tax policy adjustments [3][33] - The expected growth in fiscal expenditure is anticipated to slow to 3.9%, down from 5.9% in 2025, reflecting limited debt expansion [3][34] Group 8 - The main driver for fixed asset investment will be the 500 billion yuan new policy financial tools, which are expected to leverage credit significantly and support investment growth in 2026 [3][36] - The focus on effective investment will also include adjustments to special bonds and support for private sector participation in key projects [3][39] Group 9 - In the consumption sector, there is an expected structural shift towards new types of consumption and service consumption, with a focus on releasing the potential of service consumption [3][41] - The anticipated growth in durable goods consumption is expected to slow, while service consumption areas such as tourism and elderly care are projected to see increased demand [3][41] Group 10 - The debt resolution area is expected to expand to include non-hidden debts, with measures to clear debts owed by local governments to enterprises [3][43] - The central economic work conference emphasized the need for multiple measures to mitigate risks associated with local government financing platforms [3][43] Group 11 - The improvement of the local tax system is highlighted as a key focus for 2026, with potential reforms in consumption tax expected to accelerate [3][45] - The reforms aim to create incentives for local tax revenue generation and shift the competitive focus from production to consumption [3][45]