要中国增持美债,不许武统台岛,美学者:历史证明美国能击败中国
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-19 12:22

Group 1 - The total U.S. national debt has surged to nearly $37.5 trillion, with daily increases of approximately $60 billion, leading to interest expenditures exceeding $1 trillion for the fiscal year 2024 [1] - China, as the largest foreign holder of U.S. debt, has been reducing its holdings, dropping to $730.7 billion by July 2025, the lowest since 2008, while Japan and the UK have increased their holdings [3][5] - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has emphasized the importance of China's investment in U.S. debt for financial market stability and has engaged in discussions with Chinese officials to address this issue [5][7] Group 2 - The reasons behind China's reduction of U.S. debt holdings include low yields on U.S. debt, rising geopolitical risks, and a desire to diversify foreign exchange reserves [9] - China has been increasing its gold reserves, reaching 2,302 tons by September 2025, as a strategy to hedge against dollar risks [11] - The U.S. faces structural issues regarding its debt, with ongoing political disagreements hindering tax reform and spending control, raising concerns about future debt increases and potential credit rating downgrades [11][19] Group 3 - The geopolitical landscape is complicated by U.S.-China tensions, particularly regarding Taiwan, with U.S. scholars warning against military actions by China that could destabilize the region [13][15] - China's strategy includes reducing reliance on U.S. debt, promoting the internationalization of the renminbi, and enhancing its position in the global gold market [17] - The ongoing dialogue between U.S. and Chinese officials reflects a complex relationship where debt cooperation and geopolitical tensions coexist [19]