AI Data Insight
In Q3 2026, China's central bank gold reserves reached 76.73 million ounces, a significant increase of 650,000 ounces from the previous observation of 76.08 million ounces, setting a historic record of 22 consecutive months of increase. Driven by global de-dollarization strategies and geopolitical safe-haven demand, Chinese authorities are actively expanding their gold assets. Institutions expect there is still room for further structural growth in its share of foreign exchange reserves.