China Continues Buying Gold Like There Was No Tomorrow! Here Are the Impressive Numbers

China continues to buy gold with both hands, keeping up all the gold they produce and importing even more! Imports were up 50% in October vs. the previous month; up 68% in November and up 74% in December. What will January bring given the continued weakness in the price of gold? Probably even more buying!

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