China is far more strategic than it appears on the surface. China continues to accumulate gold aggressively, yet official disclosures tell only part of the story. In 2025, the PBoC reported +27 tonnes of gold purchases. However, if official data reflects only around 10% of actual accumulation—as estimated by Goldman Sachs—this implies real buying closer to +270 tonnes of physical gold. Such steady stockpiling raises a critical question for markets: Is China quietly preparing for a major global or financial crisis? Gold has always been a signal of long-term risk management—and China’s actions are worth watching closely. #ChinaEconomy# #US-ChinaTariffs# #XAU/USD# #GOLDTODAY# #gold# #trading#