Core Insights - Guangdong province is undergoing significant fiscal reform aimed at increasing local financial autonomy by adjusting the revenue-sharing ratio between provincial and municipal governments, resulting in a notable decrease in provincial budget revenue [2][6]. Fiscal Adjustments - The initial budget for Guangdong's provincial general public budget revenue was reduced from 315.3 billion to 239.18 billion, a decrease of 76.12 billion [2]. - The reform allows municipalities to retain a larger share of revenue, leading to increased local fiscal capacity [2][6]. Municipal Revenue Growth - Guangzhou's public budget revenue for the first three quarters reached 163.21 billion, an increase of 17.67 billion or approximately 12% compared to the previous year, significantly outpacing the national growth rate of 1.8% [3]. - Other cities in Guangdong, such as Dongguan and Huizhou, also reported substantial revenue growth, with increases of 12.3% and 13.7% respectively [4]. Revenue Sharing Details - The revenue-sharing adjustment primarily affects shared taxes, including VAT, corporate income tax, personal income tax, and land value-added tax, which were previously split evenly between the province and municipalities [4]. - The reduction in provincial revenue includes approximately 45.71 billion from VAT, 14.76 billion from corporate income tax, and 6.11 billion from personal income tax [4]. Impact on Budget Balancing - The adjustment resulted in an increase of 75.046 billion in municipal contributions to the provincial budget, effectively offsetting the 76.12 billion reduction in provincial revenue, leading to a net decrease of only 1.074 billion in the provincial budget [6]. - The reform aims to alleviate the financial pressures faced by local governments, particularly in maintaining essential services and operations [6][7]. Broader Fiscal Strategy - The fiscal reform is part of a broader strategy to address regional development imbalances and enhance the financial capabilities of local governments, encouraging them to take a more active role in financial management [7].