Core Viewpoint - The listing of "Shanghai Natural Rubber Futures" on the Osaka Exchange marks a significant step in enhancing the international influence of Shanghai's pricing in the global rubber market [1][2]. Group 1: Market Development - Natural rubber is recognized as one of the four major industrial raw materials globally, alongside oil, steel, and coal [2]. - Since its launch in 1993, the Shanghai natural rubber futures market has seen substantial growth, becoming the world's leading market for natural rubber derivatives [2]. - In 2024, the cumulative trading volume of Shanghai natural rubber futures reached 108 million contracts, with a total trading value of 17.36 trillion yuan, reflecting year-on-year increases of 24.1% and 53.4%, respectively [2]. Group 2: International Collaboration - The collaboration with the Osaka Exchange is part of China's efforts to open its futures market to the world, providing more risk management options for global rubber industry players [2][4]. - The first contracts listed on the Osaka Exchange are for the months of September 2025, January 2026, and May 2026, with an initial trading volume of 322 contracts and an open interest of 152 contracts on the first day [3]. Group 3: Price Authorization - Price authorization has emerged as a key method for the Chinese futures market to expand internationally, allowing foreign exchanges to link to domestic futures prices [4][5]. - The Shanghai Futures Exchange previously authorized the settlement price for pulp futures to the Norwegian Pulp and Paper Exchange, marking the first direct application of Chinese futures prices in international financial markets [4]. - Experts believe that price authorization enhances the international dissemination and influence of Chinese futures prices, making "Chinese prices" a significant reference in global commodity trade [5].