Chinese Foreign Ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures.
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Why China is importing a record amount of gold — and what it means for prices
China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
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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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WorldPingAccording to a recent report from the School of Journalism at Fudan University, by May 2026, there were 426 so-called One Person Company (OPC) communities registered in China, featuring the use of AI tools and run by entrepreneurs building solutions…
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