China to Open Up Nickel and Lithium Futures to Foreign Investors

China will allow foreigners to invest in domestic nickel and lithium futures, part of Beijing’s efforts to boost its influence in global commodities markets.

Nickel and lithium carbonate are among 14 futures and options products that will be opened up, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said in a statement on Friday. Exchanges would be urged to make preparations to implement the changes, it said, without providing any start dates.