Group 1 - The steel industry in China has experienced significant growth since the new century, leading to the emergence of steel futures, with nine related futures products currently available, including four listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange [1] - Rebar is the largest metal futures product globally in terms of trading volume, reflecting the increasing financial attributes and pricing trends of steel futures [1] - Steel companies have transitioned from merely observing the futures market to actively utilizing it to mitigate operational risks, indicating a deepening integration between steel and finance [1] Group 2 - The Shanghai Futures Exchange has engaged with steel companies to enhance contract continuity and delivery convenience, resulting in an overall increase in delivery volumes for rebar and hot-rolled coils [2] - The steel industry is currently facing challenges due to a complex international environment, leading to increased pressure on production and operations, prompting the China Iron and Steel Association to focus on enhancing industrial capabilities and modernizing supply chains [2] - The association emphasizes three key priorities: controlling capacity expansion, promoting industry concentration, and ensuring resource security, while also advancing internationalization efforts in the steel industry [2] Group 3 - The steel industry is recognized as a vital foundation for the national economy, with calls for the Shanghai Futures Exchange to become a world-class trading platform to better serve the real economy [3] - The China Iron and Steel Association aims to collaborate with the Shanghai Futures Exchange and industry stakeholders to improve futures regulations and promote the integration of finance and industry, supporting high-quality development in the steel sector [3]
中国钢铁工业协会副会长骆铁军：钢铁与金融深度融合、相互促进