: Do not trust "Gold Supplier" or "Verified" badges on platforms like Alibaba as a guarantee of product authenticity; these are often paid memberships, not purity certifications.

China currently faces a surge in "fake gold" scams, with thousands of consumers duped into buying inferior or artificial metals marketed as "999 gold" (24k).

: While gold jewelry can sometimes be exported, it is often subject to different regulations and rigorous customs checks.

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