Gold is hot, but recycling has pitfalls. The New Year of the Dragon kicks off another “gold rush” with many types of gold sold out.

Young people who have succeeded Chinese aunts and become the new main force in gold consumption have even included monthly purchases of small golden beans in their financial management system. Although buying gold is exciting for a while, many people "stumble" when gold is cashed out. In February 2024, citizens purchased gold jewelry in shopping malls in China.