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China Cuts U.S. Treasury Holdings to 15-Year Low

1/18/2026

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  • China reduced its U.S. Treasury holdings to $682.6 billion, the lowest since 2008.
  • The holdings fell from $688.7 billion in October.
  • Analysts attribute the move to concerns about U.S. debt and the politicization of the Federal Reserve under U.S. President Donald Trump.
  • China's gold reserves rose to 15 million ounces by December 2025, the 14th straight month of growth.