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China's April net gold imports via Hong Kong rise 81.2% from March
China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong rose 81.2% in April from the previous month, Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department data showed on Thursday. The world’s top gold consumer imported a net 86.715 metric tons in April, up from 47.866 tons in March, and marked its 13th straight monthly increase, the data showed. The Hong Kong data may not provide a complete picture of Chinese purchases because gold is also imported via Shanghai and Beijing. China’s bullion buying patterns can influence global trends and markets. China’s total gold imports via Hong Kong stood at 99.327 tons in April, up around 24.8% from ... (full story)