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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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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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  • 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.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:51:10 UTC.

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