Group 1: Gold Reserves and Production - China's gold reserves reached a historical high of 2298.55 tons as of June 2025, with an increase of 18.97 tons in the first half of the year [1] - Domestic gold production in the first half of 2025 was 252.761 tons, a year-on-year increase of 0.44%, despite a slight decrease in raw gold production [1] - Major gold enterprises are investing in infrastructure and technological upgrades for large mining projects, with significant progress in key gold mines such as Shandong Haiyu and Saling [1] Group 2: Gold Consumption and Market Activity - Gold consumption in China for the first half of 2025 was 505.205 tons, a decrease of 3.54% year-on-year, with a notable decline in gold jewelry consumption [2] - The Shanghai Gold Exchange reported a 12.70% increase in trading volume, with a total of 16786.870 tons traded in the first half of 2025 [2] - The introduction of an international board warehouse in Hong Kong by the Shanghai Gold Exchange aims to enhance trading capabilities and attract more international participants [2]

Group 1 - In the first half of 2025, China's gold consumption reached 505.205 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 3.54% [1] - Gold bars and coins accounted for 264.242 tons, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 23.69% [1] - Gold jewelry consumption fell to 199.826 tons, down 26.00% year-on-year, while industrial and other gold usage rose by 2.59% to 41.137 tons [1] Group 2 - High gold prices have suppressed gold jewelry consumption, but high-value, well-designed jewelry remains popular [1] - Increased geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty have enhanced gold's role as a safe-haven asset, leading to a substantial rise in demand for gold bars and coins [1] - In the first half of 2025, China's domestic gold ETF holdings increased by 173.73% year-on-year, reaching 199.505 tons by the end of June [1] Group 3 - China increased its gold reserves by 18.97 tons in the first half of 2025, bringing the total to 2298.55 tons by the end of June [2] - Domestic gold production in the first half of 2025 was 179.083 tons, a slight decrease of 0.31% compared to the same period in 2024 [2] - Major gold groups in China reported a 16.17% year-on-year increase in gold production from overseas mines, totaling 39.608 tons [3]