Group 1 - The Chinese government is implementing a more proactive fiscal policy this year to support economic and social development [1][2] - By the end of March, the central government completed budget approvals for central departments, ensuring timely fund allocation [1] - In the first half of the year, the central government allocated 9.29 trillion yuan in transfer payments to local governments, accounting for 89.8% of the annual budget [1] Group 2 - A total of 2.6 trillion yuan in new local government bonds was issued in the first half of the year to support major projects [1] - The government allocated 6.583 billion yuan in special long-term bond funds to support key projects and initiatives [1] - The government plans to allocate 3 trillion yuan in special long-term bond funds to stimulate consumption, including a program for replacing old consumer goods [2]

Core Viewpoint - China's economy is showing resilience in the first half of 2025, supported by a more proactive fiscal policy that has been emphasized in response to changing international trade conditions [2][3]. Fiscal Policy Overview - Since the 2008 financial crisis, China has maintained an active fiscal policy for 17 consecutive years, utilizing increased spending, tax reductions, and government bond issuance to stimulate demand and promote economic recovery [2][4]. - This year, the government has introduced a "more proactive fiscal policy," with a fiscal deficit target set at around 4% and a total new government debt scale reaching 11.86 trillion yuan, an increase of 2.9 trillion yuan from the previous year [2][4]. Economic Support Factors - Key drivers of China's economic stability include consumer demand driven by "old-for-new" consumption, high manufacturing investment, robust infrastructure investment, and resilient export performance [3][4]. - Fiscal spending in the first five months of 2025 reached 14.5 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of approximately 6.6%, while fiscal expenditure exceeded revenue by 3.3 trillion yuan, reflecting a significant increase of about 46.5% [4][5]. Social Spending and Debt Issuance - Social security, education, and healthcare accounted for 41.1% of total national spending in the first five months, up 0.9 percentage points from the same period in 2024 [5]. - The issuance of government bonds accelerated, with approximately 7.9 trillion yuan in national bonds and 5.5 trillion yuan in local government bonds issued in the first half of the year [5][6]. Future Fiscal Policy Directions - Looking ahead, the fiscal policy is expected to remain proactive, with a focus on stabilizing employment, supporting enterprises, and maintaining market expectations [7][8]. - The Ministry of Finance plans to utilize existing policies effectively while also introducing new incremental reserve policies as needed, particularly in response to external economic pressures [9]. Recommendations for Fiscal Adjustments - Experts suggest dynamically adjusting budgets to expand fiscal spending to counteract potential declines in external demand due to trade tensions, and to support sectors affected by economic challenges [9]. - There is a call for increased issuance of special bonds and long-term bonds to enhance infrastructure investment and support key areas such as technology innovation and social security [9].