China’s US treasury holdings fell to lowest level since 2009 in May

As reported, China’s U.S. Treasury holdings have decreased to 756.3 billion USD, the lowest level since March 2009. This marks a trend of three consecutive months of declines, with 19 billion USD offloaded in March 2025 alone.

The implications of Trump-era trade policies are altering global perceptions of U.S. Debt, particularly affecting large holders like China, which is now ranked third behind Japan and the U.K.

Chinese analysts are advising a move towards safer investments such as gold to mitigate risks associated with U.S. Debt exposure after recent sell-offs.