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Why is China buying up gold?

Beijing’s gold purchases reflect a shift away from reliance on US dollar assets, experts say.

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Beijing’s gold purchases reflect a shift away from reliance on US dollar assets, experts say. China is increasing its gold reserves in a bid to reduce its dependence on US dollar assets and protect against financial and geopolitical risks, analysts say, while households are turning to the precious metal amid uncertainty over the domestic economy.

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