China public revenue posts first drop in 2026 on land sales slump

China's September public revenue fell 0.1% year-on-year, the first decline in 2026, driven by weak land sales despite new sector measures. The drop signals persistent fiscal pressure from the property downturn, raising uncertainty about Beijing's ability to sustain stimulus without further debt expansion.

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