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The dumping isn't actually occurring in the traditional sense; central banks typically hold short-term maturities (around 2 years) between them for stability. Japan is the primary foreign holder of us debt. In reality, there's no need for them to sell off these assets. They can simply wait until they mature, as selling would negatively impact their own investments. On top, they could decide to not participate in new auctions or request higher yields at those auctions.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/246420/major-foreign-holders-of-us-treasury-debt/