Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent implementation of policies aimed at promoting the high-quality development of government investment funds in Gansu Province, reflecting a broader trend across various regions in China to control the establishment of new funds and optimize existing ones [1][3]. Group 1: Control and Integration of Funds - The Gansu government's implementation opinion emphasizes the unified management of government investment funds by fiscal departments, with a strict control on the establishment of new funds and a push for the optimization and integration of existing funds [3][4]. - The scope of control over new fund establishment has expanded from county-level to include municipal-level governments, indicating a tightening of fund creation policies [3]. - Data shows a decrease in the establishment of local government funds, with 298 funds created in Q1 2025, down 2.5% year-on-year, and a total fund size of 338.41 billion yuan, down 19.04% year-on-year [3]. Group 2: Adjustments in Funding Mechanisms - Policies are being introduced to adjust the contribution ratios and optimize return policies for government investment funds, aiming to enhance their guiding role [6]. - For instance, a new 2 billion yuan mother fund in Jingzhou aims to create a fund cluster of at least 20 billion yuan within three years, allowing for a contribution ratio of up to 99% for certain sub-funds [6]. - Other regions, such as Tianjin and Sichuan, have also increased the maximum contribution ratios for government investment funds, with some allowing up to 70% contributions [6]. Group 3: Policy Responses and Trends - Following the release of the national guidelines, various regions have actively issued related policy documents to regulate and guide the high-quality development of government investment funds [8][9]. - The trend indicates a shift towards more cautious fund establishment, prioritizing quality over quantity, and a growing market-oriented approach in fund management [9]. - Enhanced professional management and risk control measures are being emphasized, with local governments focusing on integrating funds with industry needs to better support national and local development strategies [10].