29 Apr 2025

Government tax revenues drop sharply in Q1

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Government finances are in a right pickle.
Per data released by the tax authorities, China’s tax revenues declined by 3.5% y/y throughout Q1.

This figure is even more and alarming considering nominal GDP grew by 4.6% y/y.

So what explains the decoupling between economic activity and tax revenues?
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