6. From June 1, the People's Bank of China and the General Administration of Customs will launch a pilot program to simplify procedures for import and export of gold and gold products. The six pilot areas include Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Qingdao and Shenzhen.

A saleswoman sorts gold items at a jewelry shop in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province. China is the world's biggest producer and second-largest consumer of gold. [SI WEI/FOR CHINA DAILY]