Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the rationale behind why China, despite having significant gold reserves, stores a portion of its gold in the United States, emphasizing that this practice is standard among many countries for reasons of security, liquidity, and international trust [1][3][10]. Group 1: Reasons for Storing Gold Abroad - Gold is a valuable asset that requires secure storage; keeping all gold domestically poses risks from potential wars, natural disasters, or political upheaval [3][4]. - Storing gold in the U.S. Federal Reserve's vault provides high security due to advanced protective measures and is considered one of the safest places globally [3][4]. - Liquidity is enhanced by having gold stored in the U.S., allowing for quick access for international trade settlements without the need for physical transportation [3][4]. Group 2: Ownership and Legal Considerations - The ownership of gold stored in the Federal Reserve is clearly defined, with detailed records and annual audits ensuring transparency [4][7]. - Contracts govern the storage of foreign gold in the U.S., binding both parties legally; any breach could lead to international litigation, impacting the U.S.'s legal reputation [6][10]. - Historical context shows that the U.S. has maintained its credibility in gold storage, as evidenced by its refusal to deny access to gold during past crises [9][10]. Group 3: Strategic and Economic Implications - Storing gold abroad reflects a balance between maintaining sufficient reserves for financial stability and ensuring liquidity for quick access [7][11]. - China's decision to store gold in the U.S. signifies its commitment to participating in the international financial system and adhering to established rules [10][11]. - The practice of diversifying gold storage across countries helps maintain international stability and prevents any single nation from exerting excessive power [9][10].

根据《彭博社》的最新报道，一些国家正在考虑将其黄金储备交给中国保管，而其中行动最快的是中国在东南亚的主要合作伙伴——柬埔寨。 柬埔寨政府已经计划将部分黄金储备存放在位于中国深圳保税区的金库里，这个金库已经在上海黄金交易所注册。外界推测，柬埔寨政府目前手中大约有54 吨黄金，占其外汇储备的四分之一左右。这些黄金分布在不同的地方，其中大约12.4吨黄金由国父西哈努克亲王保管，存放在瑞士中央银行，其余的40多吨 则存放在英国中央银行和柬埔寨国家银行。 不过，柬埔寨并不打算转移现有的黄金储备，而是计划将未来采购的新黄金存放在深圳的金库，形成四个存储地的格局。柬方和中国方面暂时没有对外透露 更多细节，但鉴于近年来国际局势的变化，这一计划并非空穴来风。 近年来，西方国家特别是美国，越来越频繁地利用自身在国际金融领域的优势，冻结他国的外汇储备，以此来达成政治目的。像俄罗斯、委内瑞拉等国就曾 遭遇过类似的冲击。许多国家因此失去了对西方阵营的信任，开始调整自己的外汇储备结构，寻找更为多极化的储备方式，提前规避潜在风险。 在所有外汇储备中，黄金被视为最为稳定的硬通货，一旦黄金储备遭到他国扣押，必然会导致本国货币的剧烈波动。因此， ...