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China cuts US Treasury holdings, iPhone Duo pre-orders: 5 weekend reads you missed

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China reduced its holdings of US Treasury securities to an 18-year low in August as concerns over US debt levels mounted, according to weekend news coverage highlighting five underreported stories from Asia and beyond.

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China has been a major holder of US Treasury securities for years, using them as a key component of its foreign exchange reserves.

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From China US Treasury holdings hitting an 18-year low to iPhone Duo demand, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

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Published: 1:46pm, 19 Oct 2026

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

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  • China may continue to reduce its US Treasury holdings in the coming months if debt concerns persist

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  • What specific factors drove China's decision to reduce Treasury holdings in August?
  • Will this trend continue in coming months?
  • How might the US government respond to declining foreign demand for its debt?

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