Chapter 287 Pilot City
Lin Jia does not shy away from fully expressing his views. Even if this view has not been mainstream for a long time in the past, it may not be appreciated by decision-makers.
But she still said it.
“After Yuan Guang met you last time, he came back and told me his suggestions.
In my opinion, Yuan Guang’s plan is still conservative.
I think the best solution is to directly send money to low-income residents to promote consumption.
China will eventually transform from a producer to a consumer country and improve its internal consumption capacity.
If you are worried about residents’ savings, then you should also give residents money that can be used directly, such as consumption funds, instead of consumption coupons.
Whether it is tax cuts or forcing companies to comply with regulations, these can be used as a means, but the most direct one is to issue money.
I think we need to get to this point eventually.
I think the wave of unemployment caused by Hornbill and other artificial intelligence technologies will far exceed the expectations of all participating entrepreneurs. After it brings a wave of unemployment, a large number of people will not even have a job, so how can they enjoy the tax refund dividends?
Of course this is just my personal suggestion. Lin Jia added after he finished speaking.
“Many people inside also mentioned that once the hole for distributing money is opened, it can never be closed again.
This is the same as opening a gate to release water. You cannot take the water back.
Once the gate is opened and water is released, the hole will only open wider and wider, making it impossible to close it again.
So we are still hesitating. "
"In the past two years, the central government has transferred the power of consumption tax to local governments, but it has not been used well. Local governments still rely heavily on land finance.
The transition from land transfer revenue to consumption tax should be slower than Yanjing expected.
Essentially, it is because the society lacks a comprehensive welfare system, which has resulted in residents’ willingness to consume never being able to increase.
Just like when home appliances were sent to the countryside, the government only spent 10 billion RMB to leverage the 890 billion RMB consumer market.
The consumption potential of residents is huge, and issuing money is a direct and targeted lever to stimulate consumption. When all stimulus measures have failed and deflation has been going on for several years, it may not be a bad thing to give it a try.
Even if there are risks in this approach, it can be tried locally as a pilot. ”
Reality will not change due to human will. Many countries are distributing money. China is unwilling to do so due to historical reasons. But when it comes to this critical time in history, China has no choice but to do so. Choose to send money.
Of course, for a behemoth like Huaguo, their transformation is always slow.
Not long after, Huaguo planned to use Yudu, a municipality directly under the central government, as a pilot city. Distribute money in stages
For adult residents below the minimum income standard, that is, with an income of less than 2,100 yuan, each person will receive a monthly consumption fund of 600 yuan, which can be used for shopping, paying for utilities, etc.
This is not only for residents, but also for the elderly. It is a benefit for people with little or even no pension, and it is also a benefit for the unemployed.
For residents with an annual income of less than 59,000 yuan, each person will be given a monthly consumption fund of 300 yuan. This figure is based on the "Human Resources Market Wage Prices and Enterprise Labor Cost Information in Sichuan and Chongqing Region in 2025" Come.
This is the median salary of employees in Sichuan and Chongqing in 2025.
“This universal welfare security mechanism was formulated under the guidance of Yanjing and based on the actual tax situation of Chongqing. It will benefit more than 30 million permanent residents of Chongqing. It is expected that the annual fiscal expenditure will increase by 567 billion”
Chongqing announced this decision at a press conference, and the reporters present were all excited.
When any policy is released, in the Eastern Metropolis, it must first be aired, first released, and then rolled out.
This time is no exception.
From traditional media to social platforms, it has long been rumored that Chongqing will serve as a pilot city for universal welfare protection.
It’s just that people generally don’t believe it because it is inconsistent with the traditional concepts of Laos and Chinese.
But the rumors became more and more true later, and economists from all walks of life came out to express their secrets. After the incident was confirmed, everyone believed that they were really ready to release the water this time, but the general expectations were very low.
Everyone generally believes that even if there is universal welfare, it will be like Xiangjiang at most. A one-time payment is not money, but a consumption voucher. Give everyone a thousand yuan consumption voucher, or even a few hundred yuan consumption Just coupons.
I didn’t expect it to be a general hair payment. This is considered a general hair payment. Although the amount is not much, it is available every month.
The reporters present immediately exploded like hot oil in a pot.
“Hello, spokesperson, I would like to ask whether this kind of payment is based on personal income tax statistics or through something else?”
“Mainly through personal income tax and your monthly income.
In the early stage, we will issue virtual consumption funds to residents’ Union Quick Pass based on their monthly income.
< br>Of course, we also take into account that the income of some residents will change dynamically. For example, it will be above the horizontal line this month and below the horizontal line next month. There are also some groups whose monthly income is below the median, but there will be comparisons. A generous year-end bonus, after adding the year-end bonus, will exceed the median.
In order to avoid being exploited, in this case, if the resident income plus the year-end bonus exceeds the median, we will When tax is deducted at the end of the year, the total amount of consumption funds distributed will be deducted in one go through personal income tax.”
This mainly avoids some companies from paying employees the minimum income every month, and then employees can also receive 600. Yuan's relief fund, and the excess part will be paid in one lump sum in the year-end bonus.
The formulators obviously want to avoid this kind of wool-picking behavior.
"Host, I would like to ask if there is a time limit for consumption funds?"
"It will be cleared on an annual basis."
Essentially, the old and middle-aged people are given benefits. I also hope you will spend money. Lao Zhong cannot accept giving money. If you don’t spend money, you will use it to save.
"Host, I would like to ask whether this welfare policy is temporary or long-term, and whether it will be rolled out nationwide in the future?"
"We will make dynamic adjustments based on actual operating conditions. As for whether Chongqing's universal welfare security system will be rolled out nationwide in the future, I cannot give you a clear answer."
"Host, I would like to ask whether the money will be distributed based on the household registration, or based on the permanent population? ”
“It mainly covers the following two categories of people. One is the household registration in Chongqing, and the action track of the phone response is also in Chongqing. In all cities, one category is social security-related enterprises, which are registered in Chongqing, and the action track of the telephone response is in Chongqing.”
Chongqing’s universal welfare security system has blocked almost all loopholes.
After the press conference, the whole country became excited.
Most of the discussions among netizens focused on why it is Yudu. "Damn it, everyone has no money. There are many provinces poorer than Chongqing. Why do people in Chongqing enjoy such good policies?"
"Why should Yanjing be the same?" Go first.”
“Why not Pengcheng? Pengcheng is the pilot.”
Every province except Chongqing is sour.
You are not the poorest province, and you have good preferential treatment thanks to the municipality. How can you get such a good policy?
The biggest significance of this money is that there is a safety net, and the consumption fund of 600 yuan is definitely not a small amount.
In the past, the phenomenon of suicide among the elderly in rural areas was very common. Since the introduction of basic pensions, this phenomenon has been curbed. Even though the money is only a few dozen or a hundred yuan per person per month, it has still fully prevented the phenomenon from happening. spread.
For many elderly people, being able to receive 600 yuan a month can completely dispel their suicidal thoughts.
Even for the unemployed, six hundred yuan can help them solve a lot of life problems.
More importantly, the symbolic significance of this incident marks that Laos and China have finally begun to build a security system.
Local netizens in Chongqing were very happy. After the press conference that day, fireworks were set off everywhere in Chongqing. They were not allowed to set off or set off secretly, especially in some districts and counties.
Tik Tok videos taken by locals from Chongqing, full of carnival and music.
“I always see people saying why it is Chongqing, and then they are mad at the Douyin of Chongqing locals. Why, if you are not convinced, look for your own reasons. Do you have any? Go for it.”
Local netizens in Chongqing competed with netizens from other provinces and cities in China, and there was a quarrel on social media.
Many foreign students who went to Chongqing to study at university are already regretting it.
I regret that I did not transfer my household registration here. Generally, you can transfer your household registration to the collective household of the university where you go.
This also means that they have missed out on the 600 monthly benefit. Everyone is urgently contacting the counselor to see if they can transfer their household registration immediately.
600 a month is 7,200 a year, which is equivalent to missing 100 million, which is not a small amount for college students.
Of course not everyone is satisfied. Those with above the median income, who are also Chongqing people, will naturally be dissatisfied if they cannot enjoy this benefit.
The annual income is 59,000 yuan. Many of the groups in this line earn 5,000 to 6,000 yuan per month. Their lives are equally difficult, but they do not enjoy this benefit.
The impact of the Elephant Dance is dramatic. The pilot program in Chongqing marks that China is truly trying to promote domestic consumption and stimulate the economy through domestic consumption.
Although it is only in Chongqing province now, just like the abolition of agricultural taxes, as long as there are no major problems, it will quickly spread to the whole country.
Lao Hu, who had previously said that giving money to all people meant that no money was given to all people, suddenly jumped out and grabbed a Frisbee.
It’s as if he didn’t say that paying money to all people means no money is being paid to all people.
However, this does not count as distributing money to all people, but it differentiates the gradient.
“Recently, the mountain city of Chongqing has announced an unprecedented people’s livelihood measure-the implementation of residents’ payment of money, aiming to directly benefit middle- and low-income groups. This move is a positive response to the current economic situation, and it is also a great contribution to the people’s livelihood. A vivid interpretation of the center's development philosophy.
Facing new economic challenges and new development requirements, Chongqing has the courage to innovate and take responsibility.
This is not only a direct release of funds, but also a sign of confidence. Boosting is a direct improvement to the quality of life of low- and middle-income people in society. It allows the general public to enjoy the dividends brought by urban development. Such measures will undoubtedly greatly enhance the sense of gain, happiness and security of the citizens. It has injected strong impetus into the city’s sustainable and healthy development.”
Some financial media hope to do more in-depth reports. Among them, Outlook Magazine found Huang Lao, the former prefect of Chongqing, for an interview.
Mr. Huang himself also likes to speak out in the media. He is an economist with sufficient practical experience in China. In a sense, he has a unique influence on the Chinese economy.
“I can reveal some specific details to you. First of all, why is Chongqing the loudest noise outside? This is because Chongqing was a pilot city for real estate tax at that time. The housing prices in Chongqing have not been particularly large for so many years. Compared with other cities, the growth of housing prices is far behind, which is related to the real estate tax pilot.
So this time I chose Chongqing.
The other reason is that Chongqing is the capital. Although it is a city, it has a very wide scope and covers different strata of China. It is of great representative significance and reference value. The experience piloted here can be promoted to the whole country.
Of course there are others. Reasons include, for example, Chongqing is the earliest pilot city for autonomous driving. A large number of autonomous driving tests are conducted in Chongqing. Chongqing is rich in manufacturing industries. The employment population in these manufacturing industries has been severely impacted by artificial intelligence factories. In the future, this The impact will be more severe
Chongqing has strong pilot characteristics.
If the experience of Chongqing is used well enough, it will soon be promoted to the whole country. If it is not good, then adjustments will be needed. ”
“Of course, our payment is incomparable with America’s payment.
Like America’s payment, citizens can receive a monthly relief payment of US$1,200. Each child under 17 can receive $500 in benefits.
Their criteria is that if you are single and make less than $75,000 a year, you can get a $1,200 benefit.
If you are married and a couple, and your family income does not exceed $150,000, each person can receive $1,200 in benefits.
Their standards for distributing money are also very low, and then they directly distribute US dollars, and the amount of money distributed is also very large.
Of course, we cannot borrow money from the whole world like Amerikan did. We have only taken the first step in building a security system.
But this number is definitely not small. For example, the money distribution in Xiangjiang is only a one-off. They have issued electronic consumption vouchers to local permanent residents in Xiangjiang three times in three years, with a total of HK$20,000 per person.
We give low-income residents 600 yuan a month, which will be more than them in three years.
This income can already meet the minimum living requirements of residents, and this money is enough to meet basic survival. "
"Of course it may lead to some people not going to work. Nothing can have only advantages and no disadvantages.
We cannot only see the negative effects without seeing the positive effects.
Promoting consumption is the most basic. In the past, money could not be distributed to residents. Whether it was lowering credit thresholds or specific debts, these measures caused money to idle in the system and did not help promote consumption. This kind of inclusive consumption fund can definitely leverage more consumption power than the amount of money distributed.
What’s more important is that it can truly improve residents’ sense of security and make urban and rural residents realize that we have a safety net.
This is conducive to entrepreneurship and innovation and helps encourage our young people to try more. A society in which all people take the civil service examination is obviously unhealthy. I even feel that it is a bit late to do so now. ”
“This number is actually calculated and is an amount that a city in Chongqing can afford.
The total annual fiscal revenue of Chongqing is 786.3 billion yuan, and the total amount of money distributed accounts for about 5% of the annual revenue. This ratio is within the acceptable range, and at the same time it can produce an economic stimulus effect that can bring about The arrival of new government revenue will reduce this ratio again. ”
(End of this chapter)