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Despite the apparent efforts to reduce reliance on the US dollar for international trade, it remains a vital part of the BRICS countries' economic structure. Notably, the Chinese still hold a mountain of US dollars, embracing them despite their maneuvering towards alternative systems. Ironically, while they sell bonds and assets in the US, they often redirect those same dollars to their domestic banks.
This intricate dance underlines a fundamental pattern of dependency and distrust, where the pursuit of internal economic stability and external power remain at odds.