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.
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