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“大国财政”系列之四:财政“下半场”,可能的“后手”?
Group 1: Economic Support and Fiscal Performance - In the first half of 2025, broad fiscal expenditure growth reached 8.9%, significantly higher than the nominal GDP growth of 4.3% and the average annual growth of 1-3% since 2022[1] - By June 2025, the broad fiscal revenue and expenditure gap was -5.3 trillion yuan, the highest for the same period historically, indicating strong support from government bonds and special bonds[1] - Social security and employment expenditures increased by 9.2% year-on-year, while scientific and technological expenditures rose by 9.1%, reflecting a focus on industry upgrades and consumer welfare[2] Group 2: Future Fiscal Strategies and Challenges - If economic pressure increases in the second half of 2025, there may be a need for fiscal stimulus, especially to meet the annual GDP growth target of around 5%[3] - The broad fiscal revenue and expenditure gap in July was -5.6 trillion yuan, indicating a slight increase of only 0.4 trillion yuan from June, suggesting a potential slowdown in fiscal support[3] - The issuance of new government debt is nearing its limit, which may hinder the ability to maintain high growth rates in fiscal expenditure moving forward[3] Group 3: Key Areas of Fiscal Support - The fiscal policy is increasingly focused on risk prevention, transformation promotion, and consumer protection, with significant attention on resolving hidden debt issues[5] - The government has allocated approximately 900 billion yuan for child-rearing subsidies, with central government covering about 90% of this amount[5] - Emerging industries such as marine economy, artificial intelligence, and commercial aerospace are identified as key areas for future policy support[5]