Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is implementing a more proactive fiscal policy in 2025 to support major national strategic tasks and basic livelihood financing, ensuring a stable and orderly fiscal operation while achieving economic and social development goals [1] Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure - In 2025, the national general public budget revenue is projected to be 21,604.5 billion yuan, a decrease of 1.7% from the previous year, while tax revenue is expected to be 17,636.3 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 0.8% [2] - The general public budget expenditure is anticipated to reach 28,739.5 billion yuan, an increase of 1% year-on-year, with significant growth in social security and employment (6.7%), education (3.2%), and health (5.7%) expenditures [3] Tax Revenue Performance - Key tax categories such as domestic value-added tax and corporate income tax have shown positive growth, indicating an increase in economic activity. For instance, the domestic value-added tax grew by 3.4%, and corporate income tax increased by 1% [2][3] - Specific industries like computer communication equipment manufacturing and scientific research services have seen substantial tax revenue growth, with increases of 13.5% and 14.3%, respectively [2] Consumption Support Measures - The government has introduced various funding policies to boost consumer spending, including a program for replacing old consumer goods, which has resulted in sales exceeding 2.6 trillion yuan and benefiting over 36 million people [5][6] - Initiatives to support new consumption formats and international consumption environments have been launched, with 65 pilot cities selected for funding to enhance consumer experiences [6] Childcare Subsidy Implementation - A new childcare subsidy program has been established, providing approximately 100 billion yuan in subsidies for children under three years old, marking a significant step in direct cash support for families [7] - The program aims for broad coverage and fairness, ensuring that all eligible children receive equal benefits, with over 30 million children already receiving subsidies [7][8]

ab 16 June 2025 Global Research China Equity Strategy EU and Asia marketing feedback and key debates Improved sentiment on China though sustainable growth path still questioned We have just completed two weeks of marketing in Europe and Asia. Overall we have seen improved interest in Chinese equities, and among the European investor base we have seen more investors that are neutral on China now as opposed to underweight and a few that are now overweight which on previous visits was almost unheard of. While ...