# What China Knows: Why It Suddenly Tripled Its Gold Buying- Clive Thompson

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Published: 2026-08-14T15:28:22+00:00
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## Resource

“Gold is the one thing where there’s no counterparty risk and nobody can tell you you can’t spend it.”As China rapidly accelerates its gold purchases, Clive Thompson explains what may be driving the buying spree—and why sanctions, soaring U.S. debt, and diversification are making gold increasingly important.📥 Download The Private Wealth Playbook: https://www.danireport.com/ 📞 Schedule your FREE strategy call: https://calendly.com/itmtrading/500Chapters:00:00 - China Accelerates Its Gold Buying01:41 - Why China Is Loading Up on Gold04:19 - Is China Preparing for U.S. Sanctions?05:44 - Russia, Turkey & Distressed Gold Selling07:13 - Rand Paul’s Fort Knox Visit09:23 - The Dollar’s Lost Purchasing Power10:47 - Why the U.S. Is Defending the Yen12:13 - Gold & Silver Investing Strategy13:57 - Closing👋 STAY IN TOUCH WITH ITM & DANIELA🟩 Schedule a Strategy Session: 866-706-9061🟩 Email us at services@itmtrading.com🟩 Official Homepage http://www.itmtrading.com🟩 Listen On The Go: https://anchor.fm/itmtrading🟩 ITM's Twitter: https://twitter.com/itmtrading🟩Daniela’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielaCambone🟩Daniela’s Newsletter: https://learn.itmtrading.com/daniela🌎 ABOUT ITM TRADING:For more than 30 years, Phoenix-based ITM Trading has been a nationally recognized organization for trusted, data-backed research and investor education in the precious metals industry. They strategically assist clients nationwide, specializing in the different functions that physical gold and silver products provide in a diverse portfolio. ITM Trading’s mission is to give investors the knowledge, analysis, and lifetime strategies they require to confidently navigate the intricate monetary policies that restrict economic freedoms. They help build each client a custom portfolio designed to…

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