Revenue and Expenditure Trends - From January to August 2025, the combined revenue growth rate of the first and second accounts was 0% (previous value 0%) while the combined expenditure growth rate was 8.9% (previous value 9.3%) indicating stable revenue and a slight slowdown in expenditure growth[2] - The revenue improvement was primarily driven by a significant increase in stamp duty, which contributed 0.8 percentage points to the overall tax revenue growth[5] Tax Revenue Insights - Stamp duty (including securities transaction stamp duty) saw a year-on-year growth of 27.4% (previous value 20.7%), with securities transaction stamp duty increasing by 81.7% (previous value 62.5%)[15] - The number of new A-share accounts opened in August reached 2.6503 million, a 165% increase compared to the same period last year, reflecting strong market activity[15] Government Fund and Land Revenue - Government fund revenue showed a cumulative growth rate of -1.4% (previous value -0.7%), with land transfer revenue in August amounting to 231.3 billion yuan (previous value 267.9 billion yuan) and a cumulative growth rate of -4.7% (previous value -4.6%) indicating seasonal low performance[17] - The land market's performance is expected to depend heavily on the recovery of the real estate market, which currently shows weak demand[17] Debt Issuance and Expenditure Dynamics - The issuance of government bonds slowed down, with a total of 10.46 trillion yuan issued from January to August, representing a progress rate of 66.4%, which is lower than the previous year's rate by 1.9 percentage points[20] - Expenditure growth for the first account was 3.1% (previous value 3.4%), while the second account's expenditure growth rate was 30% (previous value 31.7%) indicating a slight decline in expenditure growth due to the slowdown in special bond issuance[21] Economic Risks - Risks include the potential for domestic economic recovery to fall short of expectations, policy implementation delays, and significant weaknesses in the real estate market[23]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the fiscal revenue and expenditure situation in China for the first seven months of 2025, highlighting a slight increase in revenue but a notable decrease in expenditure growth, particularly in government debt support, while spending on people's livelihoods and service sectors is accelerating [2][3][69]. Group 1: Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure Overview - From January to July 2025, the national general public budget revenue reached 135,839 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.1%, while expenditure was 160,737 billion yuan, up 3.4% year-on-year [2][8]. - In July 2025, broad fiscal revenue grew by 3.6% year-on-year, an increase of 0.8 percentage points compared to June, while broad fiscal expenditure rose by 12.1%, a decrease of 5.5 percentage points from June [3][9][70]. - The completion rate of the broad fiscal revenue budget for the first seven months was 56.3%, in line with the average of the past five years, while the expenditure completion rate was 51%, slightly below the average of 51.7% [3][9][70]. Group 2: Changes in Fiscal Support and Spending - The slowdown in broad fiscal expenditure growth may be partly due to the end of large-scale government debt financing support, with a fiscal revenue deficit of 5.6 trillion yuan in July, only increasing by 0.4 trillion yuan from June [3][14][70]. - The National Development and Reform Commission announced that the 1,880 billion yuan investment subsidy for equipment updates supported by long-term special bonds had been fully allocated, indicating a reduction in government debt support for fiscal expenditure [3][14][70]. Group 3: Sector-Specific Spending Trends - Despite the overall decline in broad fiscal expenditure growth, spending related to people's livelihoods and service sectors has accelerated, with health and social security employment expenditures growing by 14.2% and 13.1% respectively, significantly higher than in June [4][20][71]. - Expenditures in cultural tourism, media, and education also saw increases, with growth rates of 7% and 4.6%, respectively, both improving compared to June [4][20][71]. - The structure of fiscal expenditure is expected to become more differentiated, particularly with the implementation of policies such as childcare subsidies and dual interest subsidies [4][26][71].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles emphasizes the implementation of more proactive fiscal policies to support stable economic operations in China [1][3][5] - In the first seven months of this year, the total revenue from broad finance was approximately 15.9 trillion yuan, remaining stable compared to the same period last year, while expenditures reached about 21.5 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of approximately 9.3% [1][2] - The fiscal expenditure exceeded revenue by about 5.6 trillion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 47%, indicating a significant expansion of fiscal policy [1][2] Group 2 - Tax revenue, often referred to as the "economic barometer," has shown improvement, with stable growth in VAT and a significant increase in securities transaction stamp duty due to active stock market transactions [2][3] - Local government land transfer income has also shown signs of recovery, with land transfer revenue for the first seven months amounting to approximately 1.7 trillion yuan, down 4.6% year-on-year, indicating a narrowing decline [2][3] - The net financing of government bonds reached 8.9 trillion yuan in the first seven months, supporting broad fiscal expenditures, particularly in the areas of social security, education, and healthcare [3][4] Group 3 - The central government has accelerated the issuance of special bonds and policy financial tools, which is expected to maintain a certain level of fiscal expenditure [3][4] - The fiscal policy is projected to continue supporting economic growth, with adjusted fiscal expenditure growth rates estimated between 4.1% and 6.7% for the second half of the year, aligning with economic growth targets of 4.7% to 4.8% [4][5] - The Ministry of Finance has indicated that it will utilize more proactive fiscal policies and reserve tools to address uncertainties and stabilize employment, businesses, and market expectations [5]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the implementation of more proactive fiscal policies in China, which are contributing to stable economic performance, as evidenced by the fiscal data for the first seven months of the year [1][4]. Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure - In the first seven months of this year, the total general fiscal revenue was approximately 15.9 trillion yuan, remaining stable compared to the same period last year [1]. - General fiscal expenditure reached about 21.5 trillion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of approximately 9.3% [1]. - The fiscal expenditure exceeded revenue by about 5.6 trillion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 47% [1]. Tax Revenue Trends - Tax revenue, often referred to as the "economic barometer," has shown improvement, with stable growth in VAT and significant increases in securities transaction stamp duty due to active stock market trading [2]. - The decline in tax revenue has narrowed, with a year-on-year decrease of only 0.3% for the first seven months, compared to a 3.5% decline in the first quarter [1][2]. Land Sales and Local Government Revenue - The revenue from land sales, a component of local government funds, was approximately 1.7 trillion yuan in the first seven months, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 4.6% [3]. - Major cities have increased the supply of quality land to stabilize the real estate market, contributing to a recovery in land sale revenues [2]. Government Debt and Financing - The net financing of government bonds reached 8.9 trillion yuan in the first seven months, an increase of 4.88 trillion yuan year-on-year [4]. - The government is accelerating bond issuance to maintain fiscal expenditure levels, particularly in social welfare sectors such as social security, education, and healthcare [4]. Future Fiscal Policy Outlook - The central government plans to continue implementing proactive fiscal policies and moderate monetary policies to support economic growth and social stability [6]. - Despite concerns about potential reductions in fiscal spending in the second half of the year, estimates suggest that the adjusted fiscal expenditure growth rate could remain between 4.1% and 6.7% [5].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the fiscal revenue and expenditure situation in China for the first seven months of 2025, highlighting a slowdown in fiscal expenditure growth while expenditures related to people's livelihoods and the service industry are accelerating [2][3][69]. Group 1: Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure Overview - From January to July 2025, the national general public budget revenue reached 135,839 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.1%, while expenditure was 160,737 billion yuan, up 3.4% year-on-year [2][8]. - In July 2025, the broad fiscal revenue grew by 3.6% year-on-year, an increase of 0.8 percentage points compared to June, while broad fiscal expenditure rose by 12.1%, a decrease of 5.5 percentage points from June [3][9][70]. - The completion rate of the broad fiscal revenue budget for the first seven months was 56.3%, in line with the average level of the past five years, while the expenditure completion rate was 51%, slightly below the average of 51.7% [3][9][70]. Group 2: Changes in Fiscal Support - The slowdown in broad fiscal expenditure growth may be partly due to the end of the large-scale support phase from government debt financing [3][14][70]. - By July 2025, the broad fiscal revenue and expenditure gap reached -5.6 trillion yuan, with only a 0.4 trillion yuan increase from June, indicating a potential reduction in government debt support [3][14][70]. - The National Development and Reform Commission announced that the 1,880 billion yuan investment subsidy for equipment updates supported by ultra-long-term special bonds had been fully allocated, suggesting a decrease in government debt funding for fiscal expenditures [3][14][70]. Group 3: Sector-Specific Expenditure Trends - Despite the overall decline in broad fiscal expenditure growth, expenditures related to people's livelihoods and the service industry have significantly accelerated [4][20][71]. - In July 2025, the growth rates for health and social employment expenditures were 14.2% and 13.1%, respectively, both showing substantial increases from June [4][20][71]. - Expenditures in cultural tourism, media, and education also saw growth rates of 7% and 4.6%, respectively, with increases of 3.8 and 2.2 percentage points from June [4][20][71]. Group 4: Revenue Composition and Trends - The broad fiscal revenue continued to show improvement, with a year-on-year increase of 3.6% in July 2025, driven by a 2.6% increase in general fiscal revenue and an 8.9% increase in government fund revenue [5][27][72]. - The completion rate of the broad fiscal revenue budget in July was 8.5%, higher than 7.8% in 2024 but slightly below the five-year average of 8.9% [5][27][72]. - The decline in land transfer income has contributed to the slowdown in government fund revenue growth, which was 8.9% year-on-year in July, down 11.9 percentage points from June [33][38][72].

Revenue Insights - In July, the national general public budget revenue reached 2,027.3 billion CNY, showing a year-on-year growth of 2.7%[2] - Cumulative public finance revenue from January to July turned positive at 0.1% year-on-year, aligning with budget targets[2] - Tax revenue in July increased by 5% year-on-year, up from 1% previously, with personal income tax growing by 14%[2] Expenditure Trends - Public finance expenditure in July was 1,946.6 billion CNY, reflecting a 3% year-on-year increase, up from 0.4%[3] - Cumulative expenditure growth for the first half of the year was 3.4%, still below the annual target of 4%[3] - Social security, education, and health expenditures grew by 13%, 5%, and 14% respectively in July, indicating a focus on social welfare[3] Government Fund Performance - Government fund revenue in July was 368.2 billion CNY, marking a 9% year-on-year increase, although the growth rate has slowed[4] - Government fund expenditure reached 801.4 billion CNY in July, with a significant year-on-year growth of 42%, although this was a decrease from June's 79%[5] Fiscal Balance and Outlook - The gap in broad fiscal revenue and expenditure expanded to 5.6 trillion CNY, but the shortfall is narrowing due to improved revenue[6] - The issuance of special bonds and long-term treasury bonds has supported increased government fund expenditures, with 1.1 trillion CNY in special bonds issued in June and July[5] - The broad fiscal deficit is expected to remain high in Q3, with a potential decline in Q4 as bond issuance slows down[6]

Group 1: Fiscal Revenue Trends - In the first seven months of 2025, the total revenue growth rate for the fiscal accounts was 0%, improving from -0.6% in the previous period[2] - The total expenditure growth rate was 9.3%, up from 8.9%, marking the highest level since September 2022[2] - Tax revenue showed a recovery with a monthly growth rate of 5%, compared to 1% in the previous month, while non-tax revenue fell to 2% from 3.7%[5] Group 2: Key Revenue Components - Stamp duty revenue increased significantly by 20.7%, with securities transaction stamp duty surging by 62.5%[15] - The number of new A-share accounts opened in July reached 1.9636 million, a 71% increase year-on-year[15] - Land transfer revenue in July was 267.9 billion yuan, down from 299 billion yuan, with a cumulative growth rate of -4.6%[18] Group 3: Expenditure Insights - The cumulative expenditure growth rate for the first seven months was 3.4%, with a monthly growth rate of 3%[21] - Special bond issuance accelerated, with a cumulative expenditure growth rate of 31.7% for the second fiscal account, reaching 42.4% in July[22] - The total issuance of special local government bonds was 2.78 trillion yuan, with a progress rate of 63.1%[22] Group 4: Risks and Future Outlook - Risks include potential underperformance in domestic economic recovery, policy implementation, and a significant downturn in the real estate market[26] - The sustainability of revenue growth is uncertain, particularly if budgetary income weakens alongside declining land revenue, which may lead to increased national debt issuance in Q4 2023[1]

Revenue Performance - In June 2025, the national general public budget revenue decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, a decline from May's 0.1%[1] - Tax revenue increased by 1.0% year-on-year, up from 0.6% in May, while non-tax revenue fell by 3.7%, a larger decline than the previous month's 2.2%[5] - For the first half of 2025, general public budget revenue cumulatively decreased by 0.3%, matching the performance from January to May[7] Expenditure Trends - In June 2025, general public budget expenditure grew by 0.4% year-on-year, down from 2.6% in May[1] - Cumulatively, general public budget expenditure increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2025, a slowdown from 4.2% in the previous period[9] - By June, general public budget expenditure completed 47.6% of the annual budget, slightly below the five-year average of 48.1%[9] Government Fund Insights - In June, government fund revenue surged by 20.8% year-on-year, a significant recovery from the previous month's decline of 8.1%[10] - Cumulatively, government fund revenue decreased by 2.4% in the first half of 2025, with land transfer revenue down by 6.5%[10] - Government fund expenditure in June increased by 79.2% year-on-year, driven by accelerated issuance of special bonds[10] Future Fiscal Policy Outlook - The Central Political Bureau meeting indicated that macro policies will continue to be proactive in the second half of 2025, emphasizing the need for increased government bond issuance and improved fund utilization[12] - Potential measures may include raising the fiscal deficit ratio and increasing the issuance of special bonds to stimulate domestic demand and counteract external economic slowdowns[12]

Core Viewpoint - China's proactive fiscal policy is aimed at promoting stable economic operation, with a significant increase in fiscal spending despite a slight decline in fiscal revenue [1][3]. Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure Overview - In 2025, the broad fiscal revenue is projected to be 11.2 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of approximately 1.3%, while broad fiscal expenditure is expected to reach 14.5 trillion yuan, an increase of about 6.6% [1]. - The fiscal deficit is expected to be 3.3 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 46.5%, which will be compensated through government borrowing [1][11]. Tax Revenue Analysis - The general public budget revenue for the first five months of the year is 9.7 trillion yuan, showing a slight decline of 0.3% year-on-year, with tax revenue at 7.9 trillion yuan, down 1.6% [3][4]. - The decline in tax revenue is attributed to multiple factors, including difficulties faced by some enterprises and a sluggish real estate market [4][6]. Non-Tax Revenue Trends - Non-tax revenue for the general public budget increased by 6.2% year-on-year to 1.7 trillion yuan, although it showed a decline in May compared to the same period last year [4][6]. Government Bond Issuance - To maintain fiscal spending, the government has accelerated the issuance of government bonds, with 6.29 trillion yuan issued in the first five months, a year-on-year increase of 38.5% [7][8]. Fiscal Spending Focus - Fiscal spending in the first five months reached 11.3 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.2%, with significant allocations towards social security, employment, and education [8][10]. - The central government has expedited transfer payments to local governments to support basic livelihood guarantees [8]. Future Fiscal Policy Directions - The government plans to implement additional fiscal policies as needed, particularly in the second half of the year, to meet economic development goals [11][12]. - There is an emphasis on establishing a childcare subsidy system and addressing investment shortfalls through new policy financial tools [12].

Revenue Insights - National general public budget revenue for January to May 2025 was CNY 96,623 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 0.3%[2] - Tax revenue for the same period was CNY 79,156 billion, down 1.6% year-on-year, while non-tax revenue increased by 6.2% to CNY 17,467 billion[2] - In May, general public budget revenue showed a slight increase of 0.1% year-on-year, down from 1.9% in the previous month[3] Expenditure Trends - General public budget expenditure reached CNY 112,953 billion from January to May 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.2%[2] - In May, general public expenditure growth slowed to 2.6%, down from 5.8% in the previous month[13] - Infrastructure-related expenditure saw a significant decline, with a year-on-year decrease of 7.7% in May, compared to a previous increase of 2.2%[14] Fiscal Policy Analysis - The fiscal policy strength index fell for the first time in 2025, indicating a simultaneous weakening of revenue and expenditure[4] - The broad expenditure growth rate was 4% in May, a sharp decline from 12.9% previously, while broad revenue growth was -1.2%, down from 2.7%[25] - Government fund budget revenue turned negative in May, with a year-on-year decrease of 8.1%, primarily due to a 14.6% drop in land transfer income[20]