And despite the global financial crisis, the United States remains China's most reliable customer, and Beijing, the world's biggest buyer of U.S.government debt.

VOA: standard.2009.11.10

Earlier this month, Fitch Ratings lowered its rating on China's local-currency government debt, warning of a credit buildup.

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China accounts for around 10% of U.S. government debt.

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China is the biggest foreign holder of debt issued by U.S. government agencies.

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