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The rise of China has been a major driver of the demand for gold. 中国已经一跃成为黄金需求的主要驱动者。 While gold has little industrial use, it holds profound cultural significance for the Chinese. 黄金的工业价值虽然很低，但对中国文化却有着深厚的影响意义。 The biggest driver of consumer demand in China is clearly one event: the wedding. 在中国，对黄金的消费需求最明显的是体现在婚礼上。 "It is estimated that close to 40% of Chinese 24 carat jewelery consumption is related to weddings," note the analysts at the World Gold Council. "In the third and fourth tier cities this percentage is greater." 来自世界黄金协会的分析师们指出：“据估计接近40%的中国人为婚礼准备24克拉的黄金首饰，在三、四线城市这个比例更大。” 24 carat jewelery accounts for 85% of gold jewellery demand in China. 24克拉珠宝占中国黄金珠宝需求量的85%。 "‘Pure gold’ jewellery is a unique product that fulfills the requirements of both adornment and investment, and research confirms its appeal to young consumers," said the analysts. “纯金首饰”是同时满足首饰和投资两种需求的独特产品，并且研究证实纯金首饰吸引了很多年轻消费者，”分析师说。 Here's some more color: | 
