The core facts of the claim—the 16th consecutive month of buying in February 2026 and the addition of approximately 1 tonne (0.03 million ounces)—are directly supported by official PBOC data cited in primary news sources like Reuters and Mining.com. The cumulative 50-tonne figure for the current streak (starting late 2024) aligns with the reported 27 tonnes added in 2025 plus the smaller additions in late 2024 and early 2026.