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China's Gold Imports Hit Record 1,141 Tonnes in First 8 Months of 2026

China's record gold imports exceed 1,141 tonnes through August

1 Sep 21 · 2d ago · 6 articles · 2 sources · development 1 of 2

Chinese gold imports reached over 1,141 tonnes in the first eight months of 2026, marking the largest import volume for this period on record and already surpassing full-year 2025 levels. The country spent nearly $160 billion on bullion during this period.

China's record gold imports exceed 1,141 tonnes through August
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“China imported +1,141 tonnes of gold in the first 8 months of 2026, its largest import on record for this period of the year.”

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1China's record gold imports exceed 1,141…2Current pace suggests annual imports will…
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What was reported 3 claims about this development

  1. 2 outlets Why is China buying gold so quickly? Imports exceed 1000 tons

    first by المتداول العربي, 2d ago · also Bloomberg Markets

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  2. 2 outlets China spends record amount importing over 1,000 tonnes of gold this year

    first by FT, 2d ago · also Financial Times

  3. 1 outlet Michael Pettis: Chinese gold imports through August exceed 1,000 tons

    first by Traders Union, 2d ago

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