Official data show China is dumping more U.S. Treasury debt. But it may actually be a stealth buyer, with a big stash suspiciously piling up in Canada
- Posted on October 18, 2026
- By Fortune
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Recent analysis reveals China's indirect strategy for maintaining significant U.S. Treasury exposure despite reported portfolio reductions. Rather than completely divesting, Beijing appears to be channeling purchases through Canadian intermediaries, circumventing direct holdings. Canada's Treasury reserves tripled in five years to $465 billion, suggesting coordinated financial maneuvering. This sophisticated approach allows China to preserve strategic influence over American debt markets while maintaining plausible deniability through alternative ownership structures.
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