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China cuts US Treasury holdings to 18-year low; warns EU on trade approach

China reduced its US Treasury holdings to an 18-year low in August, reflecting ongoing debt concerns and strategic diversification. Concurrently, Beijing warned the EU against 'fantasising' on trade after a 'kill switch' threat, signaling heightened friction. The moves indicate deliberate economic statecraft amid escalating US-China and EU-China tensions.

South China Morning Postabout 15 hours agoCN, US, EUengCredibility 27%View source

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Mosaic Score6.7
Model confidence0.5
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.3

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