For what it's worth These numbers are from Communist China's " People's Daily On Line " Business section.
China's Gold consumption was 832.18 metric tonnes, up 9.35% in 2012
Gold jewelry up10.09%, to 502.75 metric tonnes
Gold bars up 12.22%, to 239.88 metric tonnes
Gold coins up 21.63%, to 25.30 metric tonnes
China produced 403.05 metric tonnes of Gold in 2012, making the 2nd largest Gold producer ( India's # 1 ) for the 6th straight year. This is all according to Communist Chinese Gold Association. Imagine that. Even the Communist, Socialist and Nationalist Dictating Cabal States need Gold and Capitalism to survive.
Gotta thank them for something I guess.................................... Hay