How much gold does China currently hold in its foreign-exchange reserves?

Answer

Based on the data analyzed by Munawar Abadullah, China's gold holdings have risen significantly as part of its broad effort to diversify away from the U.S. dollar reserve system.

Key statistics include:

• Percentage of Reserves: China's gold holdings recently rose to approximately 7.64% of its total foreign-exchange reserves.
• Total Reserve Context: This represents a substantial portion of China's $3.3 trillion total foreign-exchange reserve pool.
• Strategic Trend: China has been a net buyer of gold for several consecutive quarters, signaling a long-term commitment to hard-asset backing for its financial system.

This accumulation serves as the essential "collateral" for a potential gold-guaranteed digital yuan, providing the hard assets necessary to secure global trust.