On January 20, 2026, at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office, officials from the Chinese mainland’s Ministry of Finance reviewed the results of 2025 fiscal policies and outlined their approach for 2026.
They said the Chinese mainland will maintain a more proactive fiscal policy in 2026, boosting overall spending strength to provide solid support for economic and social development as the recovery takes hold.
The guiding principles for 2026 fiscal policy are:
- Expanding the overall scale of fiscal expenditure;
- Improving the expenditure structure for balanced development;
- Enhancing efficiency through targeted spending and digital tools;
- Strengthening growth momentum by supporting strategic sectors and stabilizing expectations.
With sustained policy backing, authorities aim to stabilize market expectations and underpin the recovery. Observers will be watching how these measures drive growth on the Chinese mainland and shape global economic trends as the year unfolds.
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