AI Data Insight
According to the latest data, the People's Bank of China's gold reserves reached 76.08 million ounces in Q3 2026, a significant increase of 640,000 ounces (about 20 tons) from the previous period in Q2. This is not only the official's 21st consecutive month of increasing gold holdings, but also reflects China's ongoing long-term strategy to promote foreign exchange reserve diversification and hedging amid high gold prices and geopolitical volatility.