Qi Huo Ri Bao Wang·2026-01-07 01:31Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes the importance of establishing "Guangzhou Price" as a significant reference in the global market for key commodities like lithium and industrial silicon, enhancing the international influence of Guangdong's manufacturing sector [2][4][6] - Guangdong's export of "new three items" (new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products) has seen a remarkable growth of 28.8%, with companies like BYD and GAC Group reporting substantial increases in overseas revenue [2][3] - The pricing power of lithium concentrate has historically been dominated by foreign mining companies, leading to increased costs for Chinese enterprises and a lack of negotiation leverage in the international market [3][4] Group 2 - The establishment of futures contracts for industrial silicon and lithium carbonate by the Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX) aims to provide risk management tools that reflect market supply and demand, thereby enhancing the pricing influence of "Guangzhou Price" [4][5] - The international recognition of "Guangzhou Price" has grown, with futures contracts winning awards and allowing foreign institutional investors to participate, marking its integration into the global pricing system for the new energy industry [6][11] - The GFEX has been instrumental in helping companies stabilize operations by integrating futures pricing into their business models, allowing them to manage risks more effectively and transition from reactive to proactive risk management [7][8] Group 3 - The GFEX is expanding its futures offerings to cover more areas within the new energy sector, including strategic minerals and key raw materials, to better serve the high-quality development of the real economy [12][13] - The introduction of futures for platinum and palladium, as well as the planned development of lithium hydroxide futures, aims to enhance the risk management framework for the lithium battery industry and support companies in navigating international market uncertainties [13][14] - The comprehensive development of the "Guangzhou Price" system reflects the GFEX's commitment to supporting the green low-carbon economy and enhancing the authority of Chinese pricing in the global market [14]