'More progress lies ahead' for FTZ

Officials say crude oil futures trading may be the next innovation in zone

Officials of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone on Friday promised there would be more progress, including the launch of crude oil futures later this year, ahead of the first anniversary of the experimental area.

The Shanghai International Energy Trading Center, a new arm of the Shanghai Futures Exchange, may launch crude oil futures this winter, said Zheng Yang, head of the Shanghai Financial Service Office, at a briefing on Friday.