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Core Viewpoint - The training program aims to enhance the service capabilities of futures practitioners in the Qingdao and Shandong regions, supporting the high-quality development of key industries through improved integration of futures markets with the real economy [1][3]. Group 1: Training Program Overview - The DCE, in collaboration with the Qingdao Securities and Futures Industry Association, successfully held a training session on June 13, attended by over a hundred futures practitioners and representatives from seven industrial companies [1]. - The training is part of a broader initiative by DCE to strengthen regional industry cultivation and practitioner training, focusing on local economic needs such as oilseeds, steel raw materials, and chemical industries [1][2]. Group 2: Training Content and Insights - DCE personnel provided detailed explanations of current futures products like oilseeds and iron ore, as well as new products such as pure benzene futures and options, enhancing practitioners' understanding of relevant rules and systems [2]. - Practical experiences were shared by industry leaders, including innovative models for providing "insurance + futures" services to agricultural producers and livestock enterprises, showcasing the application of DCE's futures products [2]. - The training emphasized the importance of futures and derivatives in managing price risks, stabilizing operations, and optimizing resource allocation in the current complex economic environment [3].