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WED · 2026-04-08 · 12:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0408-58602
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As France pulls gold from the US, how can China develop into the next global gold hub?

Following the French central bank's repatriation of gold reserves from the United States, analysts suggest China should capitalize on this opportunity to establish itself as the next global gold hub. Experts believe China can leverage its policy stability and Hong Kong's fintech capabilities, including blockchain technology, to create a modern gold trading center.

Sylvia MaSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-08 · 12:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
As France pulls gold from the US, how can China develop into the next global gold hub?
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Following the French central bank's repatriation of gold reserves from the United States, analysts suggest China should capitalize on this opportunity to establish itself as the next global gold hub. Experts believe China can leverage its policy stability and Hong Kong's fintech capabilities, including blockchain technology, to create a modern gold trading center. This recommendation comes as concerns rise over potential policy volatility during a second term of the US presidency, accelerating the trend of de-dollarization. The French move is seen as a significant signal, prompting consideration of alternative global financial strategies. The analysts suggest this is a strategic window for China to become a major player in the global gold market.

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France is repatriating gold reserves from the United States.

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The French central bank's move is a signal worth watching.

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China should seize the opportunity to develop into the next global gold hub.

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Policy volatility under US President Donald Trump's second term heightens global concerns.

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Beijing can leverage policy stability and Hong Kong's fintech strengths to build a modern gold trading centre.

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As the French central bank repatriates gold reserves from the United States, analysts say China should seize this “strategic window” to develop itself into the next global gold hub.They added that Beijing can leverage policy stability, alongside Hong Kong’s strengths in fintech such as blockchain, to build a modern gold trading centre, particularly as policy volatility under US President Donald Trump’s second term heightens global concerns and deepens the de-dollarisation trend.“I think [the French central bank’s move] is a signal worth watching – it is unusual,” said Raymond Yeung, chief Greater China economist at ANZ Bank.
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