外储规模连续5月超3.3万亿美元，央行黄金储备“14连增”

Core Viewpoint - The central theme of the articles is the continuous increase in China's foreign exchange reserves and gold holdings, indicating a stable economic outlook and a strategic shift towards optimizing international reserves through gold accumulation [1][4][9]. Foreign Exchange Reserves - As of December 2025, China's foreign exchange reserves reached $335.79 billion, an increase of $11.5 billion from the previous month, marking a growth rate of 0.34% [1][6]. - The rise in foreign reserves is attributed to the depreciation of the US dollar and fluctuations in asset prices, with the dollar index falling by 1.1% to 98.3 [2][6]. - The trade surplus exceeded $1 trillion for the first time, providing a solid foundation for the stability of foreign reserves [3][7]. Gold Reserves - China's official gold reserves stood at 74.15 million ounces as of December 2025, with an increase of 30,000 ounces, marking the 14th consecutive month of gold accumulation [1][8]. - The increase in gold reserves, although at a low increment, aligns with market expectations and reflects a strategic move to enhance the structure of international reserves [4][9]. - The ongoing geopolitical tensions and the trend of "de-dollarization" are driving central banks globally to increase their gold holdings, with China's gold reserve proportion at approximately 9.5%, below the global average of around 15% [8][9].