China Fiscal Revenue Up 5.1 Percent in Nine Months
China posted a 5.1 percent increase in fiscal revenue for the first nine months of 2026, reaching 17.2 trillion yuan. Tax revenue grew by 6.1 percent while local special bond issuance accelerated to support the economy.
China's fiscal revenue rose 5.1% to 17.2 trillion yuan ($2.58 trillion) in the first nine months of 2026, slowing slightly from a 5.7% gain in the January-August period, the finance ministry said on Friday morning. The slower pace reflects ongoing economic headwinds, contrasted with accelerating government bond issuance. Investors are tracking Beijing's fiscal policy as local authorities lean on debt to shore up growth.
