The China Securities Regulatory Commission has expanded the scope of “open varieties” in China’s futures market by designating 14 additional futures and options contracts as domestic specific varieties that overseas traders and overseas brokerage institutions can trade under the Interim Measures governing such participation. The newly designated contracts cover nickel futures and nickel options on the Shanghai Futures Exchange; p-xylene futures, bottle flake futures, staple fiber futures, and options on refined terephthalic acid, p-xylene, bottle flake, and staple fiber on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange; lithium carbonate futures and lithium carbonate options on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange; and No. 20 rubber options, low-sulfur fuel oil options, and international copper options on the Shanghai International Energy Exchange. The commission will urge relevant futures trading venues to complete the necessary preparations to enable overseas traders to participate in an orderly manner.
China Securities Regulatory Commission 2026-01-23
China Securities Regulatory Commission adds 14 futures and options contracts to the list of domestic specific varieties open to overseas traders
The China Securities Regulatory Commission has expanded "open varieties" in China's futures market by designating 14 additional futures and options contracts for overseas traders and brokerage institutions. These include nickel, p-xylene, bottle flake, staple fiber, lithium carbonate, No. 20 rubber, low-sulfur fuel oil, and international copper across various exchanges, with preparations underway for orderly overseas participation.