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China’s gold trading hub rattled as second platform faces payment crisis

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by He HuifengFebruary 3, 2026 at 01:02 PM
China’s gold trading hub rattled as second platform faces payment crisis
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A second gold trading platform in Shenzhen, China, Ydd007, is facing a payment crisis after a major platform, JWR, experienced a similar issue, raising concerns about contagion in China's private gold market. Ydd007 reported experiencing "severe runs" due to industry panic and acknowledged a funding shortfall, leading investors to demand immediate payouts. This turmoil follows a significant drop in global gold prices and an investigation into JWR's operations, where unpaid funds may exceed $1.4 billion. Shenzhen's Shuibei area, a major hub for China's gold trade, is at the center of these issues, and its stability is considered a key indicator for the domestic gold industry. Authorities have launched a task force to investigate the abnormal business operations.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Jiangxi 40% Chengdu 40% Guizhou 40% Luohu 40% Shuibei ×370% Ydd007 ×370% JWR ×270% Shenzhen ×480% China ×290%

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gold trading 90% payment crisis 80% china's private market 70% contagion fears 60% gold prices 50% shenzhen's shuibei 40%

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