Economic Overview - The economic growth momentum in China has declined due to extreme weather, policy adjustments, and external factors since Q3 2023 [1] - Fixed asset investment growth for the first eight months of the year is at a record low of 0.5%, while retail sales growth has dropped to 3.4%, indicating a potential further slowdown in Q4 [1] - The impact of high U.S. tariffs on global trade and China's exports may become more pronounced in Q4, increasing the necessity for policies to stabilize growth and employment [1] Policy Measures - Analysts expect a new round of growth-stabilizing policies to be introduced in Q4, focusing on fiscal expansion, monetary easing, and boosting consumption and the real estate market [2][4] - The government has a relatively low debt ratio compared to other major economies, providing ample policy space for intervention [2] Fiscal Policy - Proposed fiscal measures include establishing new policy financial tools estimated at 500 billion yuan to support infrastructure investment, which could leverage around 6 trillion yuan in total investment [4][5] - The issuance of special government bonds and increasing funding for "two new" initiatives (equipment updates and consumption subsidies) are also anticipated to stimulate consumption [5] - Local government land use rights revenue has decreased by 4.7%, necessitating additional special bonds to support infrastructure and affordable housing projects [5][6] Monetary Policy - There is a possibility of new interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions by the central bank in Q4 to enhance liquidity and stimulate lending [7] - The current low inflation environment allows for a more accommodative monetary policy without immediate concerns about high inflation [7] Real Estate and Consumption - The real estate sector is expected to see comprehensive support policies in Q4, including expedited loan approvals for key projects and potential tax reductions for transactions [8][9] - Consumption policies may expand to include a wider range of goods and services, with potential increases in "trade-in" subsidies to stabilize consumer spending [9]

Core Viewpoint - The 25th China International Investment Trade Fair has commenced in Xiamen, emphasizing the importance of investment in driving economic growth and international cooperation [1] Group 1: Investment Initiatives - The Export-Import Bank of China has established 27 funds and investment companies, investing over 1 trillion RMB across key regions including ASEAN, Eurasia, Central Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe [1] - The bank's equity investment business plays a crucial role in various projects along the Belt and Road Initiative, utilizing diverse financing tools to meet the funding needs of participating countries [2] Group 2: Support for the Real Economy - The Export-Import Bank has launched the JinYin Infrastructure Fund to support domestic infrastructure projects, investing nearly 70 billion RMB in over 100 major projects, which collectively attract nearly 1 trillion RMB in total investment [3] - The bank is also actively investing in advanced manufacturing sectors, including synthetic biology, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and new materials, to support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises [3] Group 3: Enhancing Investment Capabilities - The Export-Import Bank is improving its investment management and risk control capabilities, with specialized teams for investment, compliance, and fund management, leading to enhanced project selection and decision-making processes [4] Group 4: International Cooperation - The bank is expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation with institutions like the Asian Development Bank and the International Finance Corporation to promote investment collaboration and mutual understanding [5] - The bank aims to continue its focus on equity investment, directing financial resources towards key areas such as the Belt and Road Initiative, advanced manufacturing, technological innovation, and green development [5]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Policy - based financial tools are carriers of policy - based finance, aiming to provide capital for national strategic projects, with a strong "quasi - fiscal" attribute. Historical practices include the special construction funds from 2015 - 2017 and the policy - based and development financial tools in 2022. The upcoming new policy - based financial tools may continue the feature of monetary - fiscal coordination [14][18][108]. - If the new policy - based financial tools are established in the third quarter of 2025 and fully invested within the year, they are expected to boost RMB credit growth by 0.33 - 1.00 percentage points and infrastructure investment growth by 5.67 - 12.38 percentage points in 2025 [4][101]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 What are Policy - based Financial Tools? - "Policy - based finance" emphasizes government macro - control. Policy - based financial tools are carriers of policy - based finance, providing capital for national strategic projects and having a "quasi - fiscal" attribute. The concept of new policy - based financial tools was first proposed in 2025, which may inject new vitality into infrastructure investment and help stabilize economic growth in the second half of the year [13][14]. 3.2 Looking Back at the Historical Practice and Evolution of Policy - based Financial Tools 3.2.1 Special Construction Funds with "Second Fiscal" Characteristics - **Establishment Background**: In 2015, to expand effective investment and relieve economic downward pressure, the NDRC proposed to issue special bonds to raise funds for special construction funds. Externally, the Fed tightened liquidity, and internally, the economy was in the "three - phase superposition" new normal, with domestic investment in real estate, infrastructure, and manufacturing declining [19]. - **Funding Sources**: Initially, policy banks issued special bonds to the Postal Savings Bank, with 90% central fiscal discount. Later, it was changed to public issuance in the market, and the discount was adjusted to different levels [22]. - **Investment Areas**: It mainly supported key construction projects, covering five major categories and 33 special projects such as people's livelihood improvement, "three rural" construction, and infrastructure. It also began to expand to transformation and upgrading fields [26]. - **Operation Mode**: Policy banks established special construction fund companies. Local governments and state - owned enterprises submitted project applications to the NDRC, which formed a project list. The funds were invested in an equity form, with a fixed return and an exit mechanism such as equity transfer or repurchase [30][32][33]. - **Investment Effect**: Theoretically, it could leverage 4 - 6.67 times the investment scale, and in practice, it could leverage 3.45 - 4.29 times. It played a role in stabilizing infrastructure investment, and the growth rate of fixed - asset investment in industries such as water conservancy increased significantly [40][41]. 3.2.2 Policy - based and Development Financial Tools Highlighting "Monetary - Fiscal Coordination" - **Establishment Background**: In 2022, due to the impact of the pandemic, the economy faced triple pressures. The government introduced a series of policies, including setting up policy - based and development financial tools to support economic growth. A total of about 7399 billion yuan was invested [44][48]. - **Funding Sources**: The first batch was mainly from market - based bond issuance, and the subsequent batches might have PSL funds as a supplement, reflecting the synergy between currency and finance [51]. - **Investment Areas**: The scope was further expanded to include some new infrastructure and green energy projects. However, in practice, traditional infrastructure fields were still the main focus [53][54]. - **Operation Mode**: Similar to special construction funds, policy banks established infrastructure fund investment companies. The central government provided appropriate interest subsidies for 2 years. The investment period was 15 - 20 years [59][60]. - **Investment Effect**: It significantly promoted infrastructure investment, boosting the growth of large - scale project investment and total fixed - asset investment. It also repaired the loan demand in the infrastructure industry [68][69]. 3.2.3 Comparison of the Two Types of Policy - based Financial Tools - Although there are differences in details such as funding sources, subsidy policies, and investment ratios, their core function is to provide project capital for major projects, essentially "capital loans" [71]. 3.3 Understanding the New Policy - based Financial Tools - The core function may still be to supplement project capital, but the investment areas may include new infrastructure such as digital economy and artificial intelligence, and the support may be tilted towards private enterprises [78][79]. - The funding sources may be market - based bond issuance by policy banks, supplemented by PSL funds and central fiscal subsidies. The total scale is about 50 billion yuan [80][81]. - The operation process is similar to the previous two rounds. It may participate in the form of equity investment, shareholder loans, and special bond capital bridging loans, with shareholder loans being the main form [85]. - The establishment speed is relatively slow, possibly to reserve policy space and allow sufficient time for project application. It is expected to be established and put into use in September - October 2025 to stabilize infrastructure growth [90][98]. 3.4 Calculation of the Stimulative Effect of New Policy - based Financial Tools on Stable Growth - **Credit Demand Stimulative Effect**: Referring to the 2022 experience, policy - based financial tools can leverage 1.55 - 4.73 times of credit demand. If 50 billion yuan of new policy - based financial tools are invested within the year, they can boost credit growth by 0.33 - 1.00 percentage points [102][104]. - **Infrastructure Investment Stimulative Effect**: They can leverage 10 - 13.2 times of total infrastructure investment. About 50 billion yuan of new policy - based financial tools can boost infrastructure investment growth by 5.67 - 12.38 percentage points in 2025 [105][106]. 3.5 Summary - Policy - based financial tools play a crucial role in providing capital for major projects. The upcoming new tools may continue the feature of monetary - fiscal coordination, with innovations in investment areas and participating subjects. Attention should be paid to the possibility of the central bank adjusting PSL interest rates [108].

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of policy-oriented development financial tools is expected to significantly boost investment growth and project advancement, particularly through the allocation of 300 billion yuan in financial instruments aimed at supporting major infrastructure projects [2][3]. Group 1: Policy-Oriented Development Financial Tools - The People's Bank of China supports the establishment of financial tools by the National Development Bank and Agricultural Development Bank, with a total scale of 300 billion yuan to address capital shortages for major projects, including new infrastructure [2][3]. - The financial tools are primarily directed towards three categories of projects: key infrastructure areas defined by the Central Financial Committee, major technological innovation fields, and other projects eligible for local government special bonds [2][3]. Group 2: Commercial Banks' Role - Commercial banks are actively engaging with the National Development and Reform Commission and policy banks to facilitate project financing, aiming for early involvement and effective planning [6]. - The Agricultural Bank of China has completed the first matching financing for a major infrastructure fund project, demonstrating the proactive role of commercial banks in supporting infrastructure development [4][5]. Group 3: Economic Impact - The 300 billion yuan financial tools are projected to leverage over 1 trillion yuan in additional financing for infrastructure projects, potentially reaching 1.5 trillion yuan [3]. - The current capital contribution ratio for major projects is around 20%, which could be reduced to as low as 15% with the new financial tools, thereby enhancing the feasibility of financing for infrastructure projects [3].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles emphasizes the importance of policy-oriented development financial tools in stabilizing the economy and promoting effective investment [1][2][3] - The State Council has decided to increase the quota of policy-oriented development financial tools by over 300 billion yuan, building on the previous 300 billion yuan allocated for major project construction [2][4] - The Agricultural Development Bank and the National Development Bank have successfully completed the deployment of 900 billion yuan and 2.1 trillion yuan respectively through their infrastructure funds [4][5] Group 2 - The policy-oriented development financial tools are designed to support significant infrastructure projects, which are crucial for expanding demand and stabilizing the economy [3][5] - As of August 20, the Agricultural Development Fund has supported over 500 projects in various infrastructure sectors, with total project investments exceeding 1 trillion yuan [5][6] - The rapid deployment of these financial tools has already begun to attract additional funding from commercial banks, indicating a positive trend in investment support [6]

Group 1: Historical Policy Financial Instruments - Historical policy financial instruments were introduced during counter-cyclical adjustments to stabilize the economy and enhance local investment capabilities, characterized by their ability to leverage social funds into long-term infrastructure investments, low costs, and rapid deployment [1][7][8] - The Special Construction Bonds, created in 2015 to address domestic economic downturn pressures, helped alleviate local expenditure pressures and meet funding needs for key projects, becoming a crucial tool for stabilizing growth in infrastructure [9][15] - In 2022, the Policy Development Financial Instruments were launched to actively expand effective investment, with a rapid implementation timeline that allowed for quick project initiation and support for infrastructure investment growth [21][27] Group 2: New Policy Financial Instruments - The new policy financial instruments are expected to focus on technology innovation, consumption, and foreign trade, with a market-oriented mechanism to address fiscal shortfalls and support key project capital needs [31][36] - Recent meetings in various regions indicate a proactive approach to deploying these new financial tools, with local governments emphasizing the importance of leveraging these instruments to stimulate effective investment [33][35] - The operational model for the new instruments will likely continue to involve policy banks leading the initiatives, with the central bank providing funding support through structural monetary policy tools [36]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Despite the slow credit growth during the local government implicit debt replacement phase, it doesn't mean a decline in credit support for the real economy; instead, it benefits economic growth. The new policy - type financial tool is a trump card for promoting credit, and there's no need to be pessimistic about future credit growth. Credit growth isn't necessarily better the more it is, and an appropriate decline in credit growth is normal during economic restructuring and the increase of direct financing ratio. Considering various factors, a credit growth rate of about 7.5% for state - owned large - scale banks is satisfactory [1][3][4]. Summary by Related Contents Credit Growth in May 2025 - In May 2025, new RMB loans were 62 billion yuan, 34 billion yuan more than in April and 33 billion yuan less than the same period last year. Local government implicit debt replacement is one of the factors affecting May's credit growth [1][9]. Impact of Debt Replacement on Credit - Local government implicit debt replacement uses low - cost, long - term local government bonds to replace high - cost, short - remaining - term debts, which helps relieve the debt chain, benefiting economic growth. During this phase, slow credit growth doesn't mean a decline in credit support for the real economy [1][9]. Weakening of Effective Demand - The weakening of effective demand is mainly due to external shocks such as US tariff policies. Economic data reflects this, like the domestic manufacturing PMI in April and May 2025 being 49.0% and 49.5% respectively, lower than the Q1 average of 49.9%, and the PPI year - on - year growth rates in April and May being - 2.7% and - 3.3% respectively, lower than the Q1 average of - 2.3% [1][9]. Historical Experience of Policy Intervention - Similar external shocks have been experienced in the past. As long as policies respond actively, credit support for the real economy won't weaken and may even strengthen. For example, in 2020 and 2022, affected by the COVID - 19 pandemic, RMB loans increased by 19.6 trillion and 21.3 trillion yuan respectively, 2.8 trillion and 1.4 trillion yuan more than the previous years. New regulatory tools were introduced, like the policy - based and development - oriented financial tools in 2022, which injected 740 billion yuan into real - sector enterprises by the end of October, stimulating more effective credit demand [2][11][13]. New Policy - Type Financial Tool - The Politburo meeting on April 25, 2025, called for the establishment of a new policy - type financial tool. Assuming an average project capital ratio of 20%, every 500 billion yuan of this tool can theoretically leverage 2 trillion yuan of credit funds, making it a trump card for promoting credit [3][13]. Issues with Excessive Credit Growth - Financial institutions' "scale complex" leads to "involution - style competition" in the deposit and loan markets. Excessive credit growth through loan "price wars" sacrifices the sustainability of banks' support for the real economy and the banks' operational stability, and provides a breeding ground for capital idling and arbitrage [3][13]. Appropriate Credit Growth Rate - During economic restructuring and the increase of direct financing ratio, an appropriate decline in credit growth is normal. Considering factors like the GDP growth target of about 5% and CPI growth target of about 2% this year, a credit growth rate of about 7.5% for state - owned large - scale banks is satisfactory [4][14].

Investment Growth and Trends - Infrastructure investment in 2024 showed a year-on-year growth of 9.2%, with power, heat, gas, and water supply sectors leading at 23.9% growth[2] - Manufacturing investment also grew by 9.2% in 2024, outpacing overall fixed asset investment by 6 percentage points, highlighting its role as a key economic driver[3] - Real estate investment faced challenges, declining by 10.6% in 2024, with new housing sales down 12.9% and sales revenue down 17.1%[4] Challenges and Opportunities - Investment quality development is entering a new phase, facing challenges in addressing imbalances and enhancing core strengths[5] - China's per capita infrastructure capital stock is only 20% to 30% of that in developed countries, indicating significant investment needs in shortfall areas[4] - Despite traditional growth engines like real estate being under pressure, there is potential for resource optimization towards infrastructure and manufacturing[4] Future Outlook - Infrastructure investment is expected to remain robust, supported by special bonds and urban renewal policies, which will drive growth in 2025[6] - Manufacturing investment is poised for strategic opportunities, with significant investments in technology and digital infrastructure, such as Alibaba's plan to invest 380 billion RMB over three years[7] - Real estate investment is anticipated to recover with policy support, as financing mechanisms have already facilitated the construction of 14 million housing units[8]