China’s fiscal revenue fell 0.1% in September but rose 5.1% over the first nine months of 2026

The Business Times, citing China’s finance ministry, reports fiscal revenue rose 5.1% to 17.2 trillion yuan from January through September 2026, while expenditure rose 1%. Caixin Global reports revenue slipped 0.1% year on year in September, its first monthly decline of 2026. Land-sale revenue fell 23.2% that month, adding to financial pressure on local governments.