Ge Long Hui·2025-11-03 02:21Group 1 - The Hong Kong gold stocks experienced a collective decline, with China Gold International dropping over 5%, Shandong Gold down more than 4%, and several other companies like Zijin Mining, Zijin Gold International, and Chifeng Jilong Gold falling over 3% [2] - In the Asian market, spot gold prices fell below $3970 per ounce, reflecting a decrease of 0.84% [4] - A new tax policy regarding gold was announced by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration, set to take effect from November 1, 2025, until December 31, 2027, aimed at regulating gold trading and speculation [4] Group 2 - Professor Gong Xiuguo from Sichuan University highlighted that the current global uncertainties and high gold prices have attracted many investors to the gold market, which poses significant risks [4] - The new tax policy is expected to use tax leverage and clarify investment purposes to curb excessive speculation in gold trading, thereby reflecting true market demand more accurately [4]