China plans compute futures in Shanghai as AI computing demand surges

China plans compute futures in Shanghai as AI computing demand surgesAimed at attracting capital into hi-tech sectors, the move would be a first for the city and comes weeks after US-based CME Group announced a similar plan2-MIN READ2-MIN0ListenPublished: 9:00pm, 3 Jun 2026China is preparing to launch compute futures in Shanghai, signalling a push to link financial markets to computing power as the global AI boom drives new demand for digital infrastructure.The Shanghai-municipal-government" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="139632" data-entity-type="organization">Shanghai municipal government has released guidelines stating the new financial derivative would form part of efforts to turn the city into a global wealth management hub. It is the first time Shanghai’s authorities have explicitly mentioned compute futures in an official document.“In light of the central government’s plans, we will accelerate the launch of liquefied natural gas futures and options and make preparations for the research and development of electricity futures and compute futures,” the local government said.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x