China’s Holdings of U.S. Securities, and More from CRS
Congressional concerns arising from China’s holdings of U.S. government debt, including the potential for economic destabilization or diplomatic coercion, are examined in a report from the Congressional Research Service that was updated today. See China’s Holdings of U.S. Securities: Implications for the U.S. Economy, December 6, 2012.
Relatedly (though not newly updated), see Foreign Holdings of Federal Debt, July 3, 2012.
And recently updated is The Presidential Records Act: Background and Recent Issues for Congress, November 15, 2012.
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