Originally Posted by theking

Carrying debt is of little import as long as ones income growth exceeds (or at a minimum maintains a proportionate level) the growth of debt...which is the current financial position of the US. In past history the US has carried...relatively speaking...a larger debt compared to income...than it currently carries. In addition the current national debt can easily be payed off within any Presidents term...with relative ease...if he/she and the Congress so choose.

As for China...as well as any other nation...they apparently know a good investment when they see one. to them.