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China Urged to Cut US Dollar Holdings Amid Debt Concerns

8/17/2025

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There are growing calls for China to lower its US dollar asset exposure amid national debt concerns.
China's US Treasury holdings decreased for three consecutive months, totaling $756 billion in June, the lowest since March 2009.
Researchers caution that US economic growth may not counterbalance rising debt, threatening the dollar's global status.
Recommendations include adjusting Treasury holdings and boosting reserves of gold and strategic materials.

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There are growing calls for China to lower its US dollar asset exposure amid national debt concerns.
China's US Treasury holdings decreased for three consecutive months, totaling $756 billion in June, the lowest since March 2009.
Researchers caution that US economic growth may not counterbalance rising debt, threatening the dollar's global status.
Recommendations include adjusting Treasury holdings and boosting reserves of gold and strategic materials.