{"id":96526,"date":"2026-07-27T14:55:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T12:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helveticor.ch\/?p=96526"},"modified":"2026-08-20T10:27:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T08:27:52","slug":"the-key-connection-switzerland-china-in-the-precious-metals-market-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helveticor.ch\/en\/blog\/the-key-connection-switzerland-china-in-the-precious-metals-market-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Key\u00a0Connection\u00a0Switzerland\u2013China in the Precious\u00a0Metals\u00a0Market\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"96526\" class=\"elementor elementor-96526\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a833758 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a833758\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeb5643 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eeb5643\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where Swiss Gold Meets the Chinese Market <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-204cf661 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"204cf661\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When it comes to physical gold, there\u2019s no getting around the Switzerland\u2013China axis. Switzerland is the world\u2019s largest exporter of refined gold; from January through June 2026 alone, 182 metric tons of gold bars (cast) were exported to China.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Source: BAZG &#8211; SwissImpex (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissimpex.admin.ch\/dashboard\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">https:\/\/www.swissimpex.admin.ch\/dashboard)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This makes China by far the most important buyer of Swiss gold. At the same time, China is also considered the world\u2019s largest gold producer, with approximately 384 metric tons in 2025, and, together with India, ranks among the world\u2019s largest gold consumers. A perfect combination.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Source: World Gold Council &#8211; Global Mine Production (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gold.org\/goldhub\/data\/gold-production-by-country\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">https:\/\/www.gold.org\/goldhub\/data\/gold-production-by-country<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162676758 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162676758 BCX0\">This enormous volume <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162676758 BCX0\">doesn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162676758 BCX0\"> just exist on paper\u2014it must be physically transported. This is where Shanghai comes into play. As one of the world\u2019s most dynamic <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162676758 BCX0\">logistics<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162676758 BCX0\"> hubs, the metropolis serves as one of Asia\u2019s most important <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162676758 BCX0\">logistics<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162676758 BCX0\"> and trading <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW162676758 BCX0\">centers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162676758 BCX0\"> for precious metals via Pudong International Airport and the deep-sea ports of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW162676758 BCX0\">Yangshan<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162676758 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW162676758 BCX0\">Waigaoqiao<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162676758 BCX0\">. For specialized <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162676758 BCX0\">logistics<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162676758 BCX0\"> providers, this entails an enormous responsibility. The challenge is to deliver the uninterrupted flow of precious metals directly to Asian financial <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW162676758 BCX0\">centers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162676758 BCX0\"> with Swiss precision and absolute security.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW162676758 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a4a32c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a4a32c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Developments in the Precious Metals Industry <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-061ca35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"061ca35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Chinese precious metals market is changing at a rapid pace. Anyone who wants to succeed in this market must be familiar with the latest regulatory and structural trends:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The PGM Boom in Guangzhou: China is driving massive growth in the platinum group metals (PGM) sector. A major milestone was the launch of new platinum and palladium futures on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX) in November 2025. This launch created the first platform through which all market participants can effectively hedge price risks. China\u2019s PGM market is thus entering a new phase of development. Traditional drivers of demand are increasingly being supplemented by investments, hydrogen technologies, AI applications, and new trading instruments. As a result, demand for platinum group metals is expected to continue rising.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New VAT Rules Effective November 1, 2025: While standard trading on the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) continues to be subject to the existing VAT rules, there have been changes regarding the physical withdrawal of gold. The tax treatment of investment gold remains largely unchanged, while the allowable input tax credit on the procurement costs of gold jewelry manufacturers has been reduced from 13% to just 6%. This increases the tax burden on jewelry manufacturers, which may drive up the price of jewelry. This is expected to lead to a decline in demand for jewelry. However, as early as the first quarter of 2026, a 42% year-over-year increase in investment gold was observed, along with a decline in gold jewelry purchases.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <br \/><\/span>Source: World Gold Council &#8211; Gold Demand Trends: Q1 2026<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;469777462&quot;:[0,720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}\"><br \/><\/span>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gold.org\/goldhub\/research\/gold-demand-trends\/gold-demand-trends-q1-2026\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.gold.org\/goldhub\/research\/gold-demand-trends\/gold-demand-trends-q1-2026)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;469777462&quot;:[0,720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Closer ties with Hong Kong: The physical connection between mainland China and Hong Kong is growing ever closer. The establishment of the Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing Company (HKPMCC) and the construction of new vaults in Hong Kong (starting in the second half of 2026) will create a state-of-the-art logistical bridge. This will facilitate duty-free access to the Chinese market for international investors, improve China\u2019s infrastructure for gold trading, and strengthen the role of the Shanghai Gold Exchange in the long term.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-015bb16 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"015bb16\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bfbd83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8bfbd83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who\u2019s in Charge <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fea9d4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fea9d4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To efficiently manage the flow of physical commodities, Shanghai has a highly specialized infrastructure of trading venues and information services. These entities fulfill different, clearly defined roles in the market:<\/span><\/p><p><strong>What Is the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The SMM is China\u2019s leading independent pricing platform and information source. It is considered a key resource for market analysis, price data, and industry news in the metals and mining sectors. Every day, the SMM publishes spot prices for over 300 price indices and price assessments, including base metals, precious metals, and rare earths. These serve as an important global reference for trade contracts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>What is the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE)?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The SHFE is the country\u2019s leading futures exchange. Standardized futures contracts for gold, silver, and base metals are actively traded there to hedge against price fluctuations or to speculate on price changes. It enables price hedging and provides a regulated trading venue with standardized contracts and clearly defined trading rules.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>What is the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE)?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Operating under the supervision of the People\u2019s Bank of China, it regulates the physical market. The SGE is the world\u2019s largest exchange for physical gold. This is where the official reference price for the Chinese domestic market is set. Due to the enormous volume of physical delivery and its own pricing mechanism, the SGE and the People\u2019s Bank of China are gaining increasing influence over the global gold price.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A key event is the industry gathering centered around Shanghai Platinum Week (SPW). This event brings together industry leaders, traders, and investors and features a wide range of conferences, seminars, and exhibitions. Market trends, investments, and new technologies are discussed. SPW serves as an important platform for international cooperation and offers insights into the dynamic market and the technological advancements driving the future of this sector.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our physical presence on the ground allows us to reliably support these international trade flows. This enables us to efficiently coordinate the key interfaces between mines, refineries, financial institutions, logistics providers, and trading partners. In this way, we provide our international clients with direct and transparent access to one of the world\u2019s most active markets.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b10fdc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0b10fdc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7ee075 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f7ee075\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/helveticor.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zhou-xian-7tFFO6Mq5L4-unsplash-1024x685.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-96506\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helveticor.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zhou-xian-7tFFO6Mq5L4-unsplash-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/helveticor.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zhou-xian-7tFFO6Mq5L4-unsplash-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helveticor.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zhou-xian-7tFFO6Mq5L4-unsplash-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/helveticor.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zhou-xian-7tFFO6Mq5L4-unsplash-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/helveticor.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zhou-xian-7tFFO6Mq5L4-unsplash-2048x1370.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-939d95b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"939d95b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a0a3da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6a0a3da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> \nHow Do Metal Futures Work?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac9d127 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac9d127\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trading physical precious metals directly in large quantities is cumbersome and inefficient in practice. That is why the financial world uses standardized contracts: These contracts obligate buyers and sellers\u2014provided the contract is held until maturity\u2014to buy or sell a specific quantity of a precious metal at a predetermined price at a future date. These contracts are called metal futures. They legally specify the quantity, purity, and price at which the precious metal will be traded. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In practice, these contracts serve two purposes:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Speculation<\/strong>: Traders bet on rising or falling prices to make a profit.<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Hedging:<\/strong> Mining companies, refineries, or industrial buyers hedge against extreme price fluctuations. For example, if a market participant expects prices to fall (e.g., from USD 3,400 to USD 3,200 per ounce), a corresponding hedge using a futures contract protects against potential losses upon resale. The associated risk varies depending on the contract term and maturity date.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The logistical foundation: Most gold futures are closed out before maturity and are not physically delivered. However, behind the scenes, the futures exchanges require a highly efficient logistics network. Specialized partners must guarantee that the bars are physically available in the exchanges\u2019 approved warehouses as soon as a contract matures for physical delivery.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c83b53f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c83b53f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-540a499 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"540a499\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Helveticor? Our Strengths in a Dynamic Asian Market <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1774a38 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1774a38\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7134e87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7134e87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this dynamic and strictly regulated environment, trust is good. Swiss precision and on-site oversight are better. We bring \u201cSwissness\u201d to Shanghai. Our office is located right in Pudong, enabling us to respond quickly to market changes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Direct access to the Chinese and Asian markets:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our close proximity to key trading hubs such as the SGE and leading financial institutions ensures highly efficient processes. Because we have a physical presence in Shanghai, we can react directly to market changes and support your trading flows without delay.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Direct Access to the Chinese and Asian Markets:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our close proximity to key trading hubs such as the SGE and leading financial institutions ensures highly efficient operations. Because we have a physical presence in Shanghai, we can respond directly to market changes and manage your trading flows without delay.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">World-Class International Connectivity:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We guarantee optimal connections by air, sea, and land between Asia, Europe, and North America. 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