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China Halts Gold Buying for Second Consecutive Month

China Halts Gold Buying for Second Consecutive MonthChina’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has paused its gold accumulation for the second consecutive month, keeping its reserves steady at 72.8 million troy ounces. This pause ends an 18-month streak of continuous gold purchases that began in November 2022 and contributed to record-high gold prices. PBOC Pauses Gold Accumulation After 18-Month […]

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China Halts Gold Buying in May, Ending 18-Month Buying Spree

China Halts Gold Buying in May, Ending 18-Month Buying SpreeThe People’s Bank of China (PBOC) paused its gold acquisitions in May, ending 18 months of continuous buying as spot gold prices hit record highs. Despite this interruption, the value of China’s gold reserves continued to rise. China Pauses Gold Buying in May China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), paused its gold […]

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Analyst: Gold Demand From China Continues Supporting the Bull Market

Analyst: Gold Demand From China Continues Supporting the Bull MarketJan Nieuwenhuijs, a gold market analyst, has assessed the state of the gold market, reporting that growing demand from both the private market and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has been instrumental in the rise of gold prices. Chinese private investors purchased 543 tonnes during Q1, while the PBOC acquired 189. China Continues Propping […]

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China Expands Digital Yuan Pilot: Hong Kong Residents Can Now Set up E-CNY Wallets Locally

China Expands Digital Yuan Pilot: Hong Kong Residents Can Now Set up E-CNY Wallets LocallyThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) have advanced the digital yuan (e-CNY) pilot for payments, aiming to increase e-CNY wallet usage in Hong Kong. Residents can now set up and top up wallets via the Faster Payment System (FPS), marking the first global linkage of a faster payment […]

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Analysts: Gold Rush In China Is Propping Prices Up

Analysts: Gold Rush In China Is Propping Prices UpThe interest and high demand for gold products in China is one of the factors that is propping the price of the precious metal up in international markets. Several analysts believe that the loss of confidence in traditional investment options in China, and the geopolitical factors and U.S. sanctions have contributed to this end. China […]

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Inflation in China Down to Lowest Number in More Than Two Years; Analyst Proposes Giving Cash Handouts to Avoid Deflation

Inflation in China Down to Lowest Number in More Than Two Years; Analyst Proposes Giving Cash Handouts to Avoid DeflationInflation in China registered an increase of 0.1% year-over-year in April, according to numbers from the National Bureau of Statistics of the country, falling below expectations. Some analysts are already warning about the dangers of deflation, even calling on the Chinese government to deliver cash handouts in order to push consumer demand. Low Inflation Numbers […]

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China Keeps Stockpiling Gold, Adds 18 Tons in March to Reach 2,068 Tons in National Reserve

China Keeps Stockpiling Gold, Adds 18 Tons in March to Reach 2,068 Tons in National ReserveThe People’s Bank of China (PBOC) reported an increase in the country’s gold reserves of 18 tons in March, continuing its buying spree. China has consistently added to its gold reserves since November, purchasing more than 100 tons in the last five months. The Asian state now has 2,068 tons in its coffers. China Purchased […]

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Regulators Should Heed Crypto Risks When Innovating Regulation, Says Chinese Central Bank Official

Regulators Should Heed Crypto Risks When Innovating Regulation, Says Chinese Central Bank OfficialA senior People’s Bank of China (PBOC) official has urged regulators to consider cryptocurrency risks and fraud that could lead to bank failures when innovating regulation. The Chinese official highlighted the recent collapse of U.S. banks that provided services to crypto customers as an example. “The regulation philosophy, technology, and capability must be upgraded to […]

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China’s Wechat Adds Support for Digital Yuan Payments

China’s Wechat Adds Support for Digital Yuan PaymentsChinese social media platform Wechat has introduced support for the state-backed digital yuan in its popular payment app. Over a billion users will now ostensibly be able to take advantage of fast payments with the digital currency issued by the People’s Bank of China. Wechat Pay Follows Alipay in Integrating Payments With Digital Yuan The […]

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Chinese Economist Urges Government to Reconsider Crypto Ban — Warns of Missed Tech Opportunities

Chinese Economist Urges Government to Reconsider Crypto Ban — Warns of Missed Tech OpportunitiesAn economics professor and former adviser to the People’s Bank of China has urged the Chinese government to reconsider its ban on cryptocurrencies. He warned that banning crypto activities could result in missed opportunities that are “very valuable” to regulated financial systems. Chinese Economist Warns of Missed Opportunities Due to Crypto Ban A former adviser […]

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