Why Chinese families are rushing to buy gold

Author: Katrina YuPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: China

Business & Economy

Why Chinese families are rushing to buy gold

China is experiencing a gold rush, with families buying more gold, though not necessarily to wear as jewellery. Al Jazeera correspondent Katrina Yu visited the country’s biggest gold market to examine the trend.

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