China’s Share of US Treasury Debt Falls to 25-Year Low as UK Holdings Top $1 Trillion

China holds $591 billion in US Treasuries, equal to 6.3% of foreign-held debt, while UK holdings have topped $1 trillion.

China’s share of US Treasury securities held by foreign investors has fallen to a 25-year low, while the United Kingdom’s holdings have surpassed $1 trillion for the first time on record, according to figures cited by Coin Bureau from US Treasury data.

China holds $591 billion in US Treasuries, representing 6.3% of the $9.3 trillion in US debt held by foreign investors. That share has declined sharply from more than 28% in 2011, marking a significant change in China’s position among foreign holders of US government debt.

China’s US Treasury Holdings Reach Their Lowest Level Since 2008

The decline extends beyond China’s share of foreign-held US debt. Its Treasury holdings have also fallen to their lowest level since 2008, according to the figures highlighted by Coin Bureau.

The distinction between total holdings and the percentage share is important. China’s $591 billion position represents a smaller portion of the foreign-held Treasury market than it did in 2011, when its share exceeded 28%. The latest figures put that share at just 6.3%.

The figures describe China’s position within the broader markets for US government securities held abroad. They do not, by themselves, establish why China’s holdings have declined or identify what specific factors account for the change.

UK Treasury Holdings Cross $1 Trillion

While China’s share has contracted, the United Kingdom has moved past a notable threshold. UK holdings of US Treasuries have exceeded $1 trillion for the first time on record, according to the data cited in Coin Bureau’s post.

The milestone places the UK among foreign holders with substantial positions in US government debt. However, the figures provided in the post do not specify the UK’s exact share of the $9.3 trillion total or detail how its holdings have changed over time.

Top 10 Foreign Holders Own More Than $5.5 Trillion

Foreign ownership of US Treasuries remains concentrated among a group of major holders. Coin Bureau reported that the top 10 foreign holders collectively own more than $5.5 trillion in US government debt.

That combined amount represents a substantial portion of the $9.3 trillion in US Treasuries held by foreign investors. The figures highlight the scale of overseas holdings while showing how individual countries’ positions can differ significantly.

The reported figures put China’s holdings at $591 billion, its share at 6.3%, and its position at the lowest level since 2008. Meanwhile, the UK has crossed $1 trillion in holdings for the first time on record, and the top 10 foreign holders collectively own more than $5.5 trillion.

Writer: Victoria Hale
Technology & Blockchain Writer

Victoria Hale writes about blockchain technology, digital infrastructure, and the intersection of emerging technologies with finance. Her articles explore how new protocols and systems are shaping the evolving digital economy.

She prioritises clarity and accuracy when explaining technical developments to a general audience.

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