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China cuts US Treasury holdings to 18-year low in August as debt fears mount

China slashes U.S. Treasury holdings to an 18‑year low, prompting a shift toward Canada and other offshore pockets.

By · Published October 19, 2026  22:24 UTC · Updated October 19, 2026  22:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: China slashes U.S. Treasury holdings to an 18‑year low, prompting a shift toward Canada and other offshore pockets.
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In August, China’s holdings of U.S. Treasury securities fell to an 18‑year low, according to the South China Morning Post. The decline is cited alongside mounting debt‑service concerns and a Bloomberg report that a $600 billion “backdoor” bond‑buying buildup may be reshaping the portfolio.

Fortune suggests the trimmed position could be shifting to Canada and Belgium, while Bloomberg also notes foreign holdings of Treasuries have risen from an almost one‑year low. The move impacts the U.S. debt market and alters the balance of major foreign holders. Canada is now on track to join the top three U.S. debt holders, potentially overtaking China, as reported by the Globe and Mail.

Observers will watch forthcoming Treasury data for further shifts in foreign ownership, and analysts will gauge how China’s alleged backdoor buying strategy evolves.

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What is the current level of China's U.S. Treasury holdings?

They fell to an 18‑year low in August, as reported by the South China Morning Post.

Which country may overtake China as a top holder of U.S. debt?

Canada, according to the Globe and Mail, is on track to become a top‑three holder, potentially surpassing China.

What mechanism is suggested for the shift in China's holdings?

Bloomberg cites a $600 billion backdoor bond‑buying buildup, and Fortune notes possible relocation of the reduced holdings to Canada and Belgium.

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