美债再创新高！突破38万亿美元，政府停摆风险升级，欠中国多少？

Group 1 - The U.S. national debt has reached an unprecedented $38 trillion, a figure that could provide nearly $5,000 to each of the 7.8 billion people globally, equivalent to a significant portion of many individuals' annual salaries [2] - Historically, the U.S. has only repaid its national debt once, in 1835, primarily due to its weak position at the time, which limited its ability to default [4] - The unique structure of U.S. Treasury bonds allows the country to treat its debt as a "profit-generating asset" for others, with an interest rate around 4.5%, making it attractive for global investors [5][7] Group 2 - The U.S. has not repaid its national debt since 1835, leading to a situation where it can continuously borrow without repaying principal, relying on new buyers to take over existing debt [7] - The annual interest payments on the debt have surged to $1 trillion, which constitutes 20% of the government's $5 trillion revenue, creating a financial strain [9][11] - The recent "Big Beautiful Bill" has exacerbated the situation by increasing government borrowing and leading to higher interest rates across various loans, further straining the financial system [13][15] Group 3 - China has significantly reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds, now holding only $730 billion, down from its peak, indicating a strategic withdrawal from U.S. debt [17][18] - The U.S. is facing a potential credit rating downgrade, with predictions that interest payments could soar to $14 trillion over the next decade, equating to daily interest payments of $3.8 billion [18][20] - The U.S. has attempted to alleviate fiscal pressure through tariffs, which ultimately may not resolve the underlying debt issues and could lead to increased global trade tensions [20][22]