Group 1 - The internationalization of the futures market in China is being enhanced, with plans to expand the number of futures and options products available for foreign investors to 100 [1] - Three futures exchanges in China have announced the addition of 16 new futures and options products for qualified foreign institutional investors (QFII) [1][2] - The total number of futures and options products available for QFII has increased from 46 to 75 in the first quarter of this year, covering major sectors of the economy [2] Group 2 - After the addition of 16 new products, the total number of futures and options available for qualified foreign investors has reached 91, laying a solid foundation for further market opening [3] - The expansion of products available for foreign investors is expected to enhance China's influence in the global commodity market and provide better price signals for industrial enterprises [3] - Starting from October 9, 2025, qualified foreign investors will be allowed to participate in on-exchange ETF options trading, limited to hedging purposes [3]

Group 1 - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced that starting from October 9, 2025, qualified foreign institutional investors (QFIIs) will be allowed to participate in on-exchange ETF options trading, with the purpose limited to hedging [1] - This initiative is part of the CSRC's efforts to implement the decisions made during the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, aimed at optimizing the QFII system [1] - The CSRC has already relaxed restrictions for QFIIs in participating in domestic commodity futures and options earlier this year, aiming to expand the investment scope for foreign investors and enhance the stability of their investment behavior in A-shares [1] Group 2 - The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange announced that starting from June 20, 2025, it will expand the range of tradable products for QFIIs to include futures and options contracts for glass, soda ash, and silicon manganese [2] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange will also expand its tradable products for QFIIs from June 20, 2025, adding futures and options contracts for natural rubber, lead, and tin [2] - The Dalian Commodity Exchange will similarly expand its offerings for QFIIs from June 20, 2025, to include futures and options contracts for ethylene glycol and liquefied petroleum gas [2]

Group 1 - The Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) announced the expansion of the range of commodities available for trading by qualified foreign institutional investors starting from June 20, 2025 [1] - New futures and options contracts for ethylene glycol and liquefied petroleum gas will be available for trading by qualified foreign investors [1]