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1. 2 Sep 22

   Current pace suggests annual imports will exceed 1,700 tonnes

   At the rate of imports through August, analysts project China's total gold imports for 2026 will surpass 1,700 tonnes, representing a significant acceleration in the country's bullion accumulation.

   “At this pace, China's annual gold imports will surpass 1,700 tonnes…”

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     BREAKING: 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. This figure already exceeds China’s gold imports for the full year 2025. At this pace, China’s annual gold imports will surpass 1,700 tonnes

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2. backgroundSep 22

   Weak prices and currency strength fuel surge in Chinese bullion demand — The record import levels are attributed to a slump in international gold prices combined with a firmer yuan, both factors making gold purchases more attractive for Chinese investors and institutions.

3. 1 Sep 21

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

   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 imported +1,141 tonnes of gold in the first 8 months of 2026, its largest import on record for this period of the year.”

   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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      • China’s Gold Imports Top 1,000 Tons on Strong Investment Demand Bloomberg Markets · 2d ago
   2. 2 outlets China spends record amount importing over 1,000 tonnes of gold this year

      first by FT, 2d ago · also Financial Times

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