Core Insights - The overall fiscal revenue in China for the first three quarters of 2023 reached 16.39 trillion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 0.5%, with a notable recovery in growth rates observed in the third quarter [2][3]. Revenue Analysis - Fiscal revenue growth has shown a quarterly recovery, with a decline of 1.1% in Q1, followed by a growth of 0.6% in Q2, and a significant increase in Q3, with July, August, and September showing growth rates of 2.6%, 2%, and 2.6% respectively [2]. - Tax revenue, which constitutes the main part of fiscal income, increased by 0.7% year-on-year, with domestic value-added tax growing by 3.6%, and corporate income tax rising by 0.8% [3]. Sector Performance - The computer and communication equipment manufacturing sector saw a tax revenue increase of 12%, while the electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing sector grew by 8.3% [3]. - The cultural, sports, and entertainment sector experienced a tax revenue growth of 5.5%, and the scientific research and technical service sector grew by 13.4% due to the ongoing digital transformation [3]. Non-Tax Revenue - Non-tax revenue decreased by 0.4% year-on-year, with state-owned resource usage income increasing by 4%, while penalty income fell by 7% [4]. Local Government Revenue - Local government revenue remained stable, with a year-on-year growth of 1.8% in general public budget income, and 27 out of 31 regions reported positive growth [4]. Expenditure Trends - National general public budget expenditure reached 20.81 trillion yuan, marking a 3.1% increase year-on-year, with significant growth in social security, education, health, and environmental protection expenditures [4]. - Government fund budget revenue decreased by 0.5%, but expenditure grew by 23.9%, driven by the accelerated use of bond funds [5].