Why China is importing a record amount of gold — and what it means for prices

Source: cnbc October 11, 2026 · 17:51
Why China is importing a record amount of gold — and what it means for prices
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Beijing’s push to diversify away from the dollar and Chinese households’ search for a safe place to put their savings has fueled China’s record gold buying.
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Capital
Beijing
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Income level
Upper middle income
ISO code
CHN
Data: World Bank

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