China reduces US Treasury holdings to 18-year low in April
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China, US Treasury Department
Global
April 2026
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China's holdings of US Treasuries fell to $651.1 billion in April. This is the lowest level since September 2008. Overall foreign holdings of US Treasuries increased to $9.353 trillion.
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