Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights a significant surge in China's gold imports in April, which increased by 73% month-on-month to 127.5 tons, reaching a nearly one-year high despite soaring gold prices [1][3] - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) issued new gold import quotas to select commercial banks, indicating a shift from previous restrictions and allowing for increased gold imports [1] - The rise in gold imports is attributed to investors seeking safe-haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainties, with both wealthy individuals and ordinary investors opting to buy gold [3] Group 2 - Platinum imports also saw a rise, reaching 11.5 tons in April, marking a new high for the year, indicating a broader trend in precious metal investments [3] - Despite a slight easing in gold prices due to the cancellation of 91% of tariffs between China and the U.S., the PBOC continues to accumulate gold, likely to diversify away from dollar-denominated assets [3] - The overall sentiment among investors remains strong, with a willingness to purchase gold regardless of its high price, reflecting a long-term strategy to hold gold [3]