Draft budget report 2026

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMP ReporterMarch 5, 2026 at 04:55 AM

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China's Ministry of Finance released its draft 2026 budget report, outlining a proactive fiscal policy aimed at bolstering the domestic market, advanced technology, and public welfare. The report details planned central government expenditures, with significant allocations for national defense, totaling 1.91 trillion yuan, a 7% increase. Debt interest payments are projected at 874 billion yuan, up 6.7%. Science and technology will receive 426 billion yuan, representing a 10% increase, while public security is allocated 258 billion yuan, a 5.9% rise. Education spending is set at 192 billion yuan. The budget reflects China's priorities for economic development and security in the coming year.

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