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Finance ministry signals expansionary fiscal stance in 2026

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Beijing is doubling down on a familiar fiscal formula for 2026. On January 20, Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min outlined China’s fiscal stance for the year at a press conference in Beijing. Liao framed the approach as bigger headline support, combined with tighter prioritization and more efficient ...