Group 1 - China has sold $53.7 billion in U.S. Treasury bonds in the first seven months of this year, with a significant sale of $25.7 billion in July alone, bringing its total holdings to $730.7 billion, the lowest in nearly 16 years [1][3] - The U.S. national debt has exceeded $37 trillion, and the country relies on issuing bonds to finance its operations, which raises concerns about the sustainability of this approach [3][5] - The potential for a sell-off of U.S. Treasuries by major holders like China could lead to increased market panic and a loss of international trust in U.S. debt, threatening the dollar's dominance [3][5] Group 2 - The ongoing budget negotiations between the U.S. Democratic and Republican parties have reached a stalemate, with President Trump warning of a government shutdown if a budget is not passed by October 1 [7] - The U.S. House has passed a temporary funding bill, but it was halted in the Senate, raising concerns about the implications of a government shutdown on domestic stability and law enforcement [7][9] - China's actions in selling U.S. debt reflect a strategic shift in the economic battle with the U.S., moving from trade and technology to financial arenas, indicating a growing confidence in its position [9][10]
中国抛售257亿美债,特朗普发出警告,美国政府或在10月1号关门
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-22 08:51