China’s Gold Rush Continues as Buying Streak Reaches 14 Months

The People’s Bank of China acquired 30,000 troy ounces of gold in December, according to official figures, extending its 14‑month buying streak. China is among the countries with the largest gold reserves, officially holding more than 74 million troy ounces of the precious metal. China Ramps up Gold Purchases, Continues 14-Month Buying Streak China has continued its gold … Read more

Cambodia Extradites Billionaire Chen Zhi to China in Billion-Dollar Crypto Scam

Cambodian authorities extradited billionaire Chen Zhi, head of Prince Group, to China on Jan. 7 after his arrest with two associates. He is accused of orchestrating one of the world’s largest crypto scams, involving forced labor “scam factories” in Cambodia. Major Breakthrough in Transnational Crypto Fraud Investigation Cambodian authorities announced Jan. 7 that they have … Read more

China Pays Interest on Stablecoins While US Debates, Coinbase Warns—Is America Handing Crypto Dominance Away?

China’s decision to pay interest on its digital yuan sharpens the global race for digital money, raising fears that stalled U.S. policy could weaken stablecoins, payments dominance, and competitiveness as incentives reshape adoption and cross-border finance. China’s Digital Yuan Strategy Raises Alarm Over US Stablecoin Policy China is pulling ahead in digital money as U.S. … Read more

China Discovers ‘Largest’ Undersea Gold Deposit in Asia as State Mining Ambitions Expand

China says it has uncovered Asia’s largest undersea gold deposit, a massive offshore find that strengthens domestic supply, reshapes regional resource rankings, and highlights Beijing’s accelerating push to secure strategic minerals. China Reveals ‘Largest’ Undersea Gold Discovery in Asia China has reported the discovery of a major undersea gold deposit that officials have characterized as … Read more

China Strikes First: Domestic AI Chips Trump Nvidia in Procurement Power Play

China has reportedly added domestic AI chips to its government procurement list for the first time. This move signals Beijing’s determination to strengthen local semiconductor capacity and reduce reliance on U.S. technology. US Export Controls and Performance Limits China has added homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) chips to its official procurement list for the first time, … Read more

People’s Bank of China Still Combating Virtual Currency, Stablecoin Trading

Chinese financial regulators reaffirm strict stance against cryptocurrency activities, emphasizing their illegal status and potential financial risks. On November 28, 2025, the People’s Bank of China convened a coordination meeting involving multiple government agencies, including the Ministry of Public Security, Cyberspace Administration, and financial regulatory bodies. The meeting addressed the recent resurgence of virtual currency … Read more

Beijing Strengthens Prohibitive Stance on Crypto Speculation as Risks Grow

China’s top financial and law enforcement agencies recently convened a high-level meeting to reaffirm and strengthen the nation’s total prohibitive stance on cryptocurrencies. Reaffirming the Prohibitive Policy China’s top financial and law enforcement agencies have convened to reaffirm and strengthen the nation’s prohibitive stance on cryptocurrencies, warning that speculative activity has resurfaced and poses new … Read more

UAE and China Complete Landmark Transaction Using Digital Dirhams

The government of the UAE completed the first transaction using digital dirhams, its CBDC, to make a cross-border payment to China. The development, which leveraged the Mbridge platform, opens new horizons for cooperation, said the UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour. UAE Enters The Digital CBDC Age: Completes Landmark Transaction Using Digital Dirham The Facts The … Read more

China Steadies US Treasury Exposure as Debt Balloons Over $38 Trillion

While China’s holdings of U.S. Treasuries ticked up slightly in August and September, the broader outlook for 2025 remains unchanged. China continues a steady retreat from U.S. debt instruments amid concerns about its growth. China’s U.S. Treasury Figures Hold Steady, Overall ‘Derisking’ Policy Continues The Facts The figures of U.S. Treasuries held by China have … Read more