China a cheltuit o sumă record pentru a cumpăra peste 1.000 de tone de aur în 2026

China has set a record by importing over 1,000 tons of gold this year, spending $158.8 billion in the first eight months. This marks a significant increase compared to 2025, when it spent $96.5 billion for 886 tons. The surge in gold purchases is driven by geopolitical tensions and weak local asset returns. Chinese investors are diversifying their portfolios, as evidenced by a drop in U.S. Treasury bond holdings. The People's Bank of China is reportedly buying more gold than officially stated, with analysts estimating purchases of 35 tons in July. This trend reflects a broader global demand for gold as a safe asset amid economic uncertainties.