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一财社论:加大生育养育保障力度,释放家庭消费能力
Di Yi Cai Jing· 2025-06-26 14:21
Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the importance of increasing fiscal investment and focusing on "investing in people" as a crucial path to encourage childbirth and reduce family burdens [1][5] - As of June 12, 2023, 13 provinces in China have implemented direct disbursement of maternity benefits to individuals, with Yunnan province set to fully implement this by the end of July [1] - The maternity allowance, which is provided to working women during their leave for childbirth, is funded by the maternity insurance fund based on the average monthly salary of employees from the previous year [1] Group 2 - The high cost of childbirth and child-rearing is a significant factor limiting consumption, and reducing these costs can increase disposable income and stimulate consumption [1] - The "Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption" issued in March 2023 links the reduction of childbirth and child-rearing costs with consumption enhancement, focusing on ensuring family consumption capacity [1] - The State Council's measures issued in October 2024 aim to effectively lower childbirth and child-rearing costs, enhancing maternity insurance and establishing maternity subsidies [2] Group 3 - The introduction of a childcare subsidy system is being actively promoted as a direct economic support measure to alleviate family child-rearing costs [3] - The government work report in 2025 included the establishment of a national childcare subsidy policy framework, indicating readiness for implementation [3] - Local governments, such as Hohhot, are already rolling out childcare subsidy policies, providing significant financial support for families based on the number of children [3] Group 4 - Reducing family burdens in childbirth and child-rearing, alongside educational costs, is crucial for boosting consumer confidence [4] - The need for substantial financial investment to enhance childbirth and child-rearing support is highlighted, with ongoing fiscal expenditure being essential for encouraging childbirth [4] - The policies reflect the government's proactive stance on encouraging childbirth and the role of population growth in stimulating consumption [4]