https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-gold-floods-through-hong-kong-in-wake-of-western-sanctionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-gold-floods-through-hong-kong-in-wake-of-western-sanctionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-gold-floods-through-hong-kong-in-wake-of-western-sanctions#u61039Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:46:20 +0000Hong Kong has become the top global buyer of sanctioned Russian gold, channeling nearly 100 tonnes into mainland China during the first seven months of 2026. These imports are valued at $14.5 billion, more than double the total for all of 2025. Trade data cited by the Financial Times indicates that Hong Kong now accounts for over 20 per cent of China's gold imports. This surge allows Russia to bypass Western sanctions by utilizing the city as an alternative transit route for its gold reserves.Why it mattersWestern sanctions have restricted Russia's ability to trade gold through tradi