The Trivium China Podcast Ep 50 - Breaking down the Central Economic Work Conference
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Dec 13, 2025 Dinny McMahon, Head of Markets Research at Trivium China, dives deep into the notable outcomes of Beijing's Central Economic Work Conference. He decodes the thin official readout to reveal that 2026 is expected to mirror 2025, emphasizing a shift from supply to demand focus. They assess the potential for increased government spending, the continuation of consumer goods trade-in programs, and the need for targeted service subsidies. Dinny also highlights growing concerns around local government debt and the push for nursing care as crucial drivers in shaping China's economic landscape.
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CEWC Is A Broad Statement Of Intent
- The Central Economic Work Conference sets China's macro policy priorities but its readout is thin on operational details.
- Analysts must read between the lines and watch subsequent policy actions to understand implementation.
Support, Not Stimulus, For 2026
- Beijing plans more government support in 2026 aimed at stabilizing weak sectors, not broad stimulus.
- The goal is to protect the transformation toward innovation and productivity gains.
Central Government Steps Into Investment
- Readout emphasized demand-side policies and pledged central support to stabilize investment.
- That support may be fiscal or quasi-fiscal via policy banks and PBOC tools.