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Core Viewpoint - The expansion of the trading scope for Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (QFI) in China's futures market is expected to attract more foreign investors, enhancing the international influence of Chinese pricing and contributing positively to the goal of building a strong financial nation [3]. Group 1: Recent Developments - On September 1, the Shanghai Futures Exchange announced the addition of new trading varieties for QFI, including futures contracts for petroleum asphalt and options for fuel oil, petroleum asphalt, and pulp [1]. - Starting from September 10, QFI will have access to these new trading varieties, which is part of a broader initiative to increase foreign participation in China's futures market [1][2]. Group 2: Regulatory Framework - The Shanghai Futures Exchange emphasized the importance of trading permission management and rule interpretation for futures companies, ensuring that QFI are adequately informed about trading and settlement processes [2]. - The exchange also provided a list of banks authorized to handle margin deposits for QFI, indicating a structured approach to facilitate foreign participation [2]. Group 3: Historical Context - The pace of opening up the futures market to QFI has accelerated in recent years, with significant milestones including the introduction of financial derivatives trading in October 2021 and the addition of 41 new trading varieties in September 2022 [2]. - As of now, the total number of futures and options varieties available for QFI participation has reached 100, reflecting a continuous effort to enhance market accessibility [2].