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]

Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has announced that starting from October 9, 2025, qualified foreign institutional investors (QFIIs) will be allowed to participate in on-exchange ETF options trading, primarily for hedging purposes. This move is part of the broader initiative to optimize the QFII system as outlined in the decisions made during the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China [2]. Summary by Sections - The CSRC has been progressively relaxing restrictions on QFIIs' participation in domestic commodity futures, options, and ETF options throughout the year. This aims to expand the investment scope for QFIIs and enhance the attractiveness of the QFII system, facilitating the use of risk management tools by foreign institutional investors, particularly those with allocation-focused capital [2]. - Further reforms to optimize the QFII system are expected to be introduced by the CSRC, promoting a high-level institutional opening of the capital market [3]. - 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 [3]. - 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 [3]. - The Dalian Commodity Exchange will similarly expand its tradable products for QFIIs from June 20, 2025, including futures and options contracts for ethylene glycol and liquefied petroleum gas [3].