The list of 2026 demonstration zones for central fiscal support of inclusive finance development was officially released. According to a notice by the Ministry of Finance, the list includes designated areas across provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, cities with independent planning status, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.
The notice outlines three main requirements. First, local authorities must uphold the fundamental purpose of serving the real economy, guide financial institutions to shift from pursuing speed and scale to emphasizing quality and efficiency, and focus on supporting first-time loans, credit loans, and medium- to long-term loans for small and micro enterprises as well as private enterprises. Second, provincial finance departments should coordinate with local branches of the People's Bank of China, offices of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, and local financial management agencies to guide demonstration zones in effectively using central reward funds, improving the quality and efficiency of loan interest subsidies, financing guarantees, and other measures, with a focus on supporting private investment, technological innovation, and consumer spending. Finally, provincial finance departments must monitor the use of funds and the construction of demonstration zones, organize performance evaluations on fund effectiveness, policy outcomes, and beneficiary satisfaction, and promote the precise implementation of fiscal support policies.
The list includes areas such as Huairou District and Fangshan District in Beijing; Binhai New Area and Jinnan District in Tianjin; Zhangjiakou City, Zhengding County, and Laoting County in Hebei Province; among others. Jinshan District, Minhang District, and Pudong New Area in Shanghai, as well as Wenzhou City, Jinhua City, and Lishui City in Zhejiang Province, are also on the list. The notice is dated July 11, 2026.