China Gold Association data show domestic gold ETF inflows in 1H 2026 totaled
28.677 tons, down 66.17% YoY. Domestic gold ETF holdings were 276.529 tons
at end-June 2026. China increased official gold reserves by 40.12 tons in 1H
2026, bringing total reserves to 2,346.45 tons at end-June and ranking fifth
globally. China has added to official gold reserves for 20 consecutive months
from November 2024 through June 2026.