Beijing prioritizes welfare in 2025, yet overall spending remains subdued
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Following the 2025 Government Work Report’s pledge to “invest in people,” Beijing prioritized public welfare spending last year – but the scale remains insufficient. Quick background: All public welfare outlays are recorded under the general public budget, the government’s largest fiscal account.
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