Revenue Analysis - National general public budget revenue for 2025 was 21,604.5 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 1.7%[1] - National general public budget expenditure reached 28,739.5 billion CNY, showing a year-on-year increase of 1%[1] - Government fund budget revenue totaled 5,770.4 billion CNY, down 7% year-on-year[1] Tax Revenue Insights - Tax revenue growth was positive, with the monthly year-on-year growth rate gradually turning from negative to positive in the second half of the year[2] - Major tax categories (VAT, corporate income tax, and personal income tax) shifted from negative growth in 2024 to positive growth in 2025[2] - Personal income tax and securities transaction stamp tax saw significant improvements due to a vibrant equity market[2] Expenditure Focus - Public finance expenditure in the livelihood sector (education, social security, and health) accounted for over 38% of total expenditure, significantly higher than the average of the past five years[3] - Expenditure in the technology and cultural sectors reached a new high, particularly in technology[3] - Infrastructure spending saw a decline, with only environmental protection expenditure showing positive growth[3] Budget Completion Rates - The completion rate for the national general public budget revenue in 2025 was 98.3%, lower than the average of the past five years[2] - The completion rate for national general public budget expenditure was 96.8%, also below the average of the past five years[3] - Government fund budget revenue completion rate was 92.3%, while expenditure completion rate was 90.4%, the latter being higher than the average of the past five years[5]

Revenue and Expenditure Trends - In 2025, public fiscal revenue decreased by 1.7% year-on-year, a drop of 2.5 percentage points compared to the previous month[1] - Public fiscal expenditure increased by 1.0% year-on-year, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month[1] - The deficit utilization rate for the first account was 92.5%, which is 9.3 percentage points lower than the average of the past three years[1] Tax Revenue Performance - National tax revenue growth was 0.8%, a decline of 1.0 percentage points from the previous month[1] - Non-tax revenue fell by 11.3%, a decrease of 7.6 percentage points compared to the previous month, primarily due to a high base effect from last year[1] - Tax revenue growth ended an 8-month streak of positive growth, dropping 14.3 percentage points to -11.5% in December[1] Fiscal Spending Focus - Spending on science and technology decreased by 3.1 percentage points to 4.8% year-on-year, influenced by a high base from the previous year[1] - Expenditure in the livelihood sector grew by 4.5%, slightly down from the previous month but still outpacing overall fiscal expenditure growth[1] - Infrastructure spending saw a year-on-year decline of 6.6%, although it rebounded by 1.1 percentage points from the previous month[1] Government Fund Dynamics - Government fund revenue decreased by 7.0% year-on-year, while expenditure increased by 11.3%, both down from the previous month by 2.1 and 2.4 percentage points respectively[1] - In December, government fund revenue fell by 11.7%, while expenditure grew by 1.5%, narrowing the gap in growth rates[1] - Revenue from state land use rights dropped by 14.7%, with a slight improvement in the rate of decline compared to 2024[1] Overall Fiscal Outlook - The broad fiscal revenue growth rate was -2.9%, down 2.6 percentage points from the previous month[1] - Broad fiscal expenditure increased by 3.7%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points from the previous month[1] - The focus of fiscal policy is shifting towards the 2026 "14th Five-Year Plan," with an emphasis on increased spending and coordinated fiscal-financial policies to stimulate domestic demand[1]

Revenue and Expenditure Overview - National general public budget revenue for January-November 2025 reached 200,516 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%[2] - National general public budget expenditure totaled 248,538 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 1.4%[2] - Government fund budget revenue was 40,274 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year decline of 4.9%[2] - Government fund budget expenditure increased to 92,124 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 13.7%[2] Public Finance Insights - The growth rate of public finance expenditure decreased by 0.6 percentage points compared to January-October 2025, necessitating a December growth rate of over 20% to meet annual targets[3] - Expenditure focus areas included livelihood, technology, and green initiatives, with technology spending growth reaching 7.9%[3] - Social security and employment spending grew by 8.1%, indicating strong support for livelihoods[3] - Infrastructure spending saw a decline of 7.7%, with only environmental spending showing positive growth[3] Government Fund Challenges - The year-on-year decline in government fund revenue was exacerbated by a 2.1 percentage point increase in the decline rate, primarily due to land market issues[4] - Government fund expenditure growth slowed to 13.7%, influenced by high base effects from 2024's special bond issuance[4] Fiscal Policy Outlook - The central economic work conference emphasized maintaining necessary fiscal deficits and total expenditure, indicating a proactive fiscal approach for 2026[8] - Key focus areas for future spending include optimizing expenditure structure and addressing local government financial pressures[8]

Revenue Insights - In October, the narrow fiscal revenue reached 22,614 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 3.2%[2] - Tax revenue in October totaled 20,700 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 8.6%[2] - Personal income tax saw a significant rise of 27%, up 11 percentage points from the previous period[2] Expenditure Trends - General budget expenditure in October was 17,761 billion yuan, down 9.8% year-on-year[2] - Cumulative expenditure growth for the first ten months decreased to 2%, reflecting a slowdown[2] - Specific categories like agriculture, community affairs, and transportation saw declines of 33%, 24%, and 15% respectively in expenditure[2] Fiscal Gap Projections - The estimated fiscal revenue gap for the year could range from 0 to 1,200 billion yuan, depending on revenue growth trends[3] - If the government fund revenue continues at October's year-on-year rate, the gap could reach approximately 2,148 billion yuan[3] - In a pessimistic scenario, the total revenue gap could exceed 8,000 billion yuan, but overall remains within a controllable range[3] Government Fund Performance - Government fund income in October was 3,756 billion yuan, a decline of 18% year-on-year[3] - Fund expenditure also fell significantly, with a 38% decrease to 5,968 billion yuan in October[3] - The issuance of special bonds in November is expected to increase, with 2,669 billion yuan already issued by mid-November[3]

Summary of Key Points 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core View of the Report The fiscal revenue growth rate continues to improve, with an enhanced contribution from tax revenues. The overall fiscal expenditure progress is slow, but the decline in infrastructure - related expenditures has narrowed. Government - funded funds show a divergence between revenue and expenditure, with revenue lagging behind expenditure. In the fourth quarter, the implementation of incremental fiscal funds will help the economy operate smoothly, and more incremental policies are still expected [3][4][5]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Fiscal Revenue Growth Rate Continues to Improve, Tax Revenue Contribution Increases - The growth rate of general public budget revenue from January to September reached 0.5%, 0.2 percentage points higher than the previous value, and improved for three consecutive months. The central government's monthly revenue growth rate improved significantly, and the decline in cumulative growth rate narrowed to - 1.2%, while local fiscal revenue maintained positive growth at a cumulative rate of 1.8%. The fiscal revenue growth rate was slightly higher than the annual budget target by 0.1%, but the completion progress was 74.5%, lower than the historical average [11]. - Tax revenue growth significantly supported the improvement of fiscal revenue, while non - tax revenue growth declined sharply, turning into a negative drag on revenue growth. From January to September, the cumulative year - on - year growth rate of tax revenue was 0.7%, reaching the highest value of the year. Non - tax revenue had negative single - month growth for five consecutive months, and the cumulative growth rate turned slightly negative at - 0.4% [17]. - In terms of tax revenue structure, VAT, corporate income tax, domestic consumption tax, individual income tax, and stamp duty all showed positive growth, while land and real - estate - related tax revenue decline was narrowing [18]. 3.2 Overall Expenditure Progress is Slow, Decline in Infrastructure - Related Expenditure Narrows - From January to September, the year - on - year growth rate of fiscal expenditure was 3.1%, the same as the previous value and lower than the annual budget target of 4.4%. The central government's expenditure growth rate dropped to a new low of 7.3% for the year, while the local government's expenditure growth rate was 2.4%, 0.1 percentage points higher than the previous value. The general public budget expenditure completion progress from January to September was 70.1%, the lowest in the past five years [20]. - In terms of expenditure structure, people's livelihood - related expenditures remained the focus, and infrastructure - related expenditures improved. Social security and employment expenditures maintained a growth rate of 10%, and infrastructure - related expenditures such as energy conservation and environmental protection and transportation had a growth rate close to 20% for two consecutive months [21]. 3.3 Government - Funded Funds' Revenue and Expenditure Diverge, Revenue Lags Behind Expenditure - From January to September, the government - funded funds' revenue decreased by 0.5% year - on - year, lower than the annual budget growth target of 0.7%. The decline in land transfer fees was the main reason for the negative growth. The government - funded funds' expenditure increased by 23.9% year - on - year, higher than the annual budget target of 23.1%. The revenue completion progress was 49.1%, and the expenditure completion progress was 60% [25]. - The issuance of local government special bonds accelerated, with the completion progress of new special bonds in September reaching about 83.6%, still slow in a five - year perspective [25]. 3.4 Incremental Funds are Implemented to Fill Gaps and Expand Investment In September, the National Development and Reform Commission established a new policy - based financial instrument worth 500 billion yuan, and the Agricultural Development Bank of China has disbursed nearly 100 billion yuan. On October 17, the Ministry of Finance issued another 500 billion yuan in carry - over quotas. The implementation of incremental funds will help expand investment and support the stable operation of the economy in the fourth quarter. More incremental policies are still expected [5][30].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report The economic repair momentum is weakening, and incremental policies are urgently needed. The latest economic data shows that the economic growth momentum continues to slow down, with fixed - asset investment, manufacturing, and infrastructure investment declining, and real - estate investment still having double - digit declines. Consumption repair is unstable, and deflation pressure persists. The economic fundamentals are still weak, and incremental policies need to be quickly implemented to address multiple constraints such as investment, consumption, and debt resolution risks [6][34]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Fiscal Revenue Growth Improves Continuously, Tax Revenue Increases Slightly - General public budget revenue growth rate continues to rise, with local fiscal revenue being the main contributor and the drag from central fiscal revenue weakening. From January to August, the year - on - year growth rate of general public budget revenue reached 0.3%, 0.2 percentage points higher than the previous value, exceeding the annual budget target by 0.1%. The central fiscal revenue has been improving, with the decline narrowing for 6 consecutive months, while local fiscal revenue has maintained positive growth. However, the revenue completion progress is slow [12]. - Tax revenue turns to a slight increase, and non - tax revenue continues to shrink. From January to August, the cumulative growth rate of tax revenue turned positive to 0.02%, rising for 6 consecutive months. Securities trading stamp duty contributes significantly, while consumption tax, real - estate tax, and foreign - trade tax are still drags. The growth rate of non - tax revenue dropped to 1.5%, declining for 6 consecutive months [17]. 3.2 Fiscal Expenditure Growth Declines, Infrastructure Expenditure Growth Declines Significantly - Fiscal expenditure growth has declined across the board, with both central and local expenditures hitting new lows this year. From January to August, the year - on - year growth rate of general public budget expenditure was 3.1%, with the increase narrowing by 0.3 percentage points. The expenditure rhythm is the lowest in the same period in the past five years. The growth rate of central expenditure is still relatively high but has declined by 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, while local expenditure growth has declined for 4 consecutive months, mainly affected by factors such as the decline in land transfer income [22]. - In terms of expenditure structure, people's livelihood expenditure has slowed down from a high level, and infrastructure expenditure has shrunk significantly. The growth rate of social security and employment expenditure has slightly increased, while the growth rates of education and health - care expenditure have slightly decreased. The growth rate declines of infrastructure - related expenditures such as agriculture, forestry, and water affairs and urban - rural community affairs have expanded [26]. 3.3 Government - Fund Revenue and Expenditure Growth Slows, Special Bond Issuance Speeds Up but Remains Slow - Government - fund revenue and expenditure growth is weak. The revenue side is under continuous pressure, with the year - on - year growth rate of government - fund revenue from January to August being - 1.4%, and the decline expanding. The expenditure side growth rate has marginally declined. The revenue growth rate is significantly lower than the expenditure growth rate, and the "mismatch" between revenue and expenditure progress highlights the debt - resolution pressure [28]. - Local government special bond issuance has accelerated but remains slow. From January to August, the completion progress of new special bonds was about 74.2%, an increase of about 11 percentage points from the previous value, but still 15 percentage points lower than the average in the same period from 2022 - 2024. The slow issuance is mainly restricted by debt resolution and tightened access to projects [28]. 3.4 Incremental Policies Are Approaching The economic repair momentum is weakening, and incremental policies are urgently needed to be stepped up. The economic growth momentum continues to slow down, consumption repair is unstable, and the economic fundamentals are still weak. Incremental policies need to be quickly implemented to address multiple constraints [6][34].

Revenue and Expenditure Trends - Cumulative public fiscal revenue from January to August increased by 0.3% year-on-year, up from 0.1%[1] - Cumulative public fiscal expenditure for the same period rose by 3.1%, slightly down from 3.4%[1] - Government fund revenue decreased by 1.4% year-on-year, compared to a previous decline of 0.7%[1] - Government fund expenditure surged by 30.0%, down from 31.7%[1] Monthly Financial Data - In August, public fiscal revenue reached 1.24 trillion yuan, while expenditure was 1.86 trillion yuan[1] - Government fund revenue for August was 0.33 trillion yuan, with expenditures at 0.83 trillion yuan[1] Fiscal Structure Insights - From January to August, public fiscal expenditure totaled 179,324 billion yuan, with central government spending accounting for 14.8% (up 8.0% year-on-year) and local government spending at 85.2% (up 2.3% year-on-year)[2] - Social security and employment expenditures increased by 10.0% year-on-year, while environmental protection spending rose by 6.6%[2] Revenue Composition - Total public fiscal revenue for January to August was 148,198 billion yuan, with central revenue at 43.4% (down 1.7% year-on-year) and local revenue at 56.6% (up 1.8% year-on-year)[3] - Tax revenue constituted 81.7% of total revenue, with a year-on-year change of 0.0%[3] Investment Recommendations - The stabilization of corporate income tax revenue, which turned positive year-on-year, is seen as beneficial for fiscal policy continuity and stability[4]

Group 1: Fiscal Revenue Insights - The growth rate of general public budget revenue turned positive, with a year-on-year increase of 0.1% from January to July, ending the negative growth trend observed earlier in the year[4] - In July, the monthly growth rate reached 2.6%, the highest for the year, with both central and local revenue growth hitting new highs[4] - Major tax categories, including corporate income tax, domestic value-added tax, personal income tax, and consumption tax, contributed 94% to the revenue growth, indicating a structural improvement in revenue sources[4][25] Group 2: Fiscal Expenditure Trends - General public budget expenditure grew by 3.4% year-on-year from January to July, maintaining stability but showing significant divergence between central and local expenditures[5] - Central expenditure increased by 8.8%, while local expenditure growth fell to 2.5%, the lowest for the year, reflecting challenges in local fiscal management[5] - Social security and health expenditures showed strong growth, with social security spending increasing by 9.8% and health spending by 5.3%, while infrastructure-related expenditures remained weak[38] Group 3: Government Fund Performance - Government fund revenue saw a year-on-year decline of 0.7%, but the rate of decline improved, primarily due to better land transfer income[5] - Land transfer income decreased by 4.6%, indicating ongoing weakness in the real estate market, while government fund expenditure surged by 31.7%[5] - The issuance of special bonds by local governments accelerated, with completion rates reaching 63.1% of the annual quota, a 14 percentage point increase from previous values[5] Group 4: Policy Outlook and Risks - Future fiscal policies will focus on accelerating existing policies and enhancing new tools to stimulate economic growth, as indicated by recent government meetings[6] - Despite improvements in fiscal revenue and expenditure structures, challenges remain, particularly in meeting budget completion rates and addressing weaknesses in real estate-related tax revenues[6][7]

Revenue Analysis - In the first seven months of 2025, the national general public budget revenue reached CNY 135,839 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 0.1%[3] - Tax revenue showed a narrowing decline, with individual income tax increasing by 8.8%, significantly higher than the overall tax growth rate[3] - Non-tax revenue growth slowed down compared to the previous months, indicating challenges in asset management by local governments[3] Expenditure Analysis - Public fiscal expenditure for the same period was CNY 160,737 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.4%[4] - Social security and employment expenditures grew by 9.8%, highlighting a focus on livelihood over infrastructure[4] - Infrastructure spending continued to decline, with negative growth in urban and rural community investments[4] Government Fund Performance - Government fund revenue decreased by 0.7%, while expenditures surged by 31.7%, primarily due to accelerated disbursement of special bonds[5] - The overall broad fiscal expenditure (public fiscal expenditure + government fund expenditure) increased by 9.3% year-on-year[5] Fiscal Progress - By July 2025, the national general public budget revenue completion rate was 61.8%, below the five-year average of 63.5%[3] - Public fiscal expenditure completion rate stood at 54.1%, also lower than the five-year average of 54.7%[4] Risk Factors - Economic environment changes could significantly impact tax revenue bases, while unexpected policy changes may alter fiscal expenditure patterns[6]

Revenue Insights - From January to July 2025, the national general public budget revenue reached CNY 135,839 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 0.1%[2] - The national general public budget expenditure was CNY 160,737 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 3.4%[2] - Individual income tax revenue growth expanded to 8.8%, significantly higher than the overall tax revenue growth rate[2] Fund Budget Analysis - Government fund budget revenue decreased by 0.7% year-on-year, while expenditure surged by 31.7%[4] - The increase in fund expenditure is primarily due to the accelerated implementation of special national bonds and local special bonds[4] - The overall fiscal expenditure (public finance + government fund expenditure) grew by 9.3% year-on-year, reflecting a 0.4 percentage point increase from the previous month[4] Expenditure Trends - Public finance expenditure growth remained stable, with a focus on social welfare, which saw a 6.8% increase, particularly in social security and employment sectors, which grew by 9.8%[3] - Infrastructure spending continued to show negative growth, with specific sectors like urban community and transportation also experiencing declines[3] - Debt interest payments increased by 6.4%, indicating a rising trend in this area[3] Fiscal Performance Metrics - By the end of July 2025, the completion rate of the national general public budget revenue was 61.8%, below the five-year average of 63.5%[2] - The completion rate for public finance expenditure was 54.1%, also lower than the five-year average of 54.7%[3]