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Originally Posted by ZephyrLeanne
And if they can't return on promised value by term period...?
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Countries don't go bankrupt. They can, on the other hand, default on debt. If those US Treasuries don't return promised value, then they become effectively worthless.
In other words, China loses a huge chunk of its reserves. In Beijing's view, these bonds are as much potential liabilities as they are assets.