On 30 July 2025, Orient Futures Singapore proudly hosted the China Commodity Conference, an exclusive event that successfully brought together top experts and institutional participants for a deep dive into the powerful dynamics shaping China’s commodities landscape.
Held in Singapore, the conference drew a strong and diverse crowd of professional market participants, including leading proprietary and quantitative trading firms, family offices, commodity houses, and asset and fund management companies. This robust attendance underscored the growing international focus and keen interest in China’s rapidly expanding commodities ecosystem.
The forum featured prominent voices from across China’s commodity exchanges and the research community, with insightful contributions from Horizon Insights, Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE), Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE), alongside Orient Futures Singapore.
Key Insights from the Conference
Speakers expertly unpacked the structural and cyclical forces influencing China’s commodity markets, with discussions ranging from domestic supply-chain reforms to the intricate shifts in global trade dynamics. Horizon Insights provided a sharp macroeconomic outlook, highlighting how pivotal policy signals and evolving economic trends are actively reshaping demand within the sector.
As China continues its journey of market liberalization and opening to global investors, representatives from DCE, ZCE, and INE offered invaluable perspectives on how overseas participants can access a growing suite of derivatives products. Each exchange provided comprehensive updates on their internationalisation efforts, key trading initiatives, and how their contracts are meticulously designed to reflect the unique realities of China’s domestic market.
A significant highlight of the conference was the in-depth discussion on the evolution of the Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) scheme. Experts shared how recent rounds of product inclusion have marked a milestone in market liberalization, expanding access to a wider range of China-listed futures and options. Orient Futures Singapore further elaborated on how international investors can engage with these burgeoning opportunities through compliant and streamlined pathways.
Q Tan Chuen Kiat, Head of Sales at Orient Futures Singapore, reflected on the event’s success: “The China Commodity Conference truly served as a vital bridge, connecting global capital with the immense opportunities within China’s commodity markets. We are committed to fostering this dialogue and providing the necessary access and insights for our institutional clients to navigate this dynamic landscape effectively. The strong turnout and the caliber of discussions underscore the critical need for such platforms.”
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A Platform for Insight and Collaboration
The China Commodity Conference was more than just a knowledge exchange; it served as a unique platform for insight and collaboration. As international interest continues to grow in China’s commodity markets, Orient Futures Singapore remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering dialogue, education, and providing seamless access to one of the world’s most dynamic commodities ecosystems.
For those keen to explore potential collaborations, gain deeper insight into China’s commodity markets, or access these vital trading avenues, we welcome you to connect with Orient Futures Singapore on LinkedIn.
Start Trading with Orient Futures Singapore
Being an Overseas Intermediary of Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE), Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE), when foreign clients participate in internationalised futures contracts in these Chinese markets with us, they have direct access to trading, clearing, and settlement. Our parent company, Shanghai Orient Futures, is the largest broker in terms of aggregated volume across the five regulated exchanges in China.
Orient Futures Singapore also currently holds memberships at the Singapore Exchange (SGX), Asia Pacific Exchange (APEX), and ICE Futures Singapore (ICE SG). Starting August 2023, corporate clients can also gain access to the B3 Exchange through us, opening additional trading avenues.
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