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China sold a record $53.3 billion of US Treasury and agency bonds in the first quarter of 2024, likely due to escalating trade tensions and a desire to diversify its assets. This move is raising concerns as China is a major holder of US debt and its actions could impact the US economy. Additionally, China has been increasing its gold reserves, potentially as a way to mitigate sanctions risk.
https://archive.ph/6f6XN
If hyper inflation decimates the dollar then $100 billion could only purchase $10 billion. It's a really hard time for their material conditions. (Now imagine the rest of us plebs who they continue to bleed dry).