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PBOC extends gold-buying streak

China's gold reserves stood at 77.47 million ounces at the end of September, up 740,000 ounces from August, said the People's Bank of China.

Maintenance for winter railway work underway

To prevent potential damage from freezing, Chinese railway operators have begun autumn maintenance and cold prevention work for vehicle equipment as temperatures begin a gradual descent. Staffers from Hudong Rolling Stock Depot in Shanxi province focused on 10 major areas, including special equipment, rescue equipment, vehicle maintenance equipment and vehicle operation safety monitoring equipment, to reveal hidden hazards.

XINHUA-CHINA DAILY