Overview
- The Ministry of Finance said it will make fiscal policy more proactive next year following a two-day meeting that set 2026 tasks.
- Officials pledged to boost consumption and channel investment into so‑called new productive forces such as advanced manufacturing and digital industries.
- The plan includes supporting innovation to cultivate new growth engines and improving healthcare and education to reinforce the social safety net.
- Authorities listed urban–rural integration and a greener development path as additional priorities for 2026.
- Government advisers and analysts expect an around‑5% growth target, implying continued fiscal and monetary support as the property slump and export dependence weigh on confidence.