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China Sells US Treasuries Amid Iran War Panic, Global Sell-Off

Mainland Chinese investors reduced their holdings of US Treasury bills in March, mirroring a global trend driven by uncertainty over the US-Israel conflict in Iran. Analysts cite concerns over inflation and fiscal pressures.

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