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China increases holding of US debt in July

Updated: 2012-09-19 11:26

By Zheng Yangpeng ( chinadaily.com.cn)

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China in July increased its holding of US Treasury securities by $2.6 billion to $1149.6 billion, ranking it first among all countries and regions, according to latest data from US Treasury Department.

China's holding in July was still lower than the $1166.2 holding of Jan, the highest point this year.

Other major US Treasury securities holders, including Japan, Brazil and the Caribbean Banking Centers also increased their holding in July.

China increases holding of US debt in July

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