21世纪经济报道·2025-11-19 06:12Core Viewpoint - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) is strategically expanding its gold storage business in response to market opportunities, with recent developments including the establishment of designated warehouses in Sanya and Hezhou, and plans for a warehouse at Hong Kong International Airport [1][2][3]. Group 1: Domestic Developments - ICBC has not added any designated gold warehouses in mainland China since 2019, but has opened two new warehouses since 2025 [1]. - The Hezhou branch of ICBC has become the first certified professional storage institution in Hezhou and the second in Guangxi, aiming to enhance local gold enterprise efficiency and reduce costs by over 10 million yuan annually [2]. - The gold storage services provided by ICBC are designed to facilitate immediate delivery and storage for members of the Shanghai Gold Exchange, addressing local challenges in gold delivery [2]. Group 2: Hong Kong Market Expansion - ICBC is planning to establish a gold warehouse at Hong Kong International Airport, with preparations expected to be completed in the coming months [3]. - The Hong Kong government is actively working on establishing an international gold trading market, with a target of building a regional gold reserve hub that can store over 2,000 tons of gold [3][6]. - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is collaborating with the Shanghai Gold Exchange to create a central clearing system for gold transactions, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of international gold trading [4][6].