China Is Buying Twice as Much Gold as It Reports

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China's gold imports exceed 1000 tons for the first time. Investors and central bank buy heavily – and the yuan plays an important role in this.

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In eight months, the country imported more gold than in 2025.

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China imported over 1,000 tons of gold in the first eight months of the year, the highest level since 2017. A strong yuan and high investment demand supported imports, while the central bank extended its uninterrupted gold purchase series to two years.

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Strong demand from investors, a firm yuan and the prospect of falling prices drive the gold purchases in China to a record level. Behind this is also political calculation.