Hong Kong's gold hub goal gains momentum as scepticism fades
The city's two-year-old push to become a global gold trading centre is winning over critics, thanks to its unique position and China's appetite.

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The city's two-year-old push to become a global gold trading centre is winning over critics, thanks to its unique position and China's appetite.
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