November 17, 2008 (Beijing)——Shihua Caixun today announced that it will begin to introduce international market data to financial institutions and investors in mainland China. Premium services will be provided on the Shihua Caixun terminals, particularly the "i-cube" dual monitor and "a-cube" terminal product series.

Shihua Caixun will be the first domestic information service provider in China authorized to distribute market data of many global exchanges, including the exchanges under the CME Group, CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX as well as London Metals Exchange (LME) and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). The premium services will include benchmark products in energy, metal, agriculture, FX and derivatives provided by these global exchanges.

Bettina Yang, General Manager of Shihua Caixun, said, "Accurate market data as well as objective financial information and analysis are essential tools in making educated investment decisions. Financial institutions and investors in China are becoming aware of the risks and consequences that come with using illegal and unauthorized data. Shihua Caixun has been authorized by global exchanges to distribute market data in mainland China, as we continue to work with international partners to provide premium services to Chinese financial institutions and investors in China.

CME Group, the world's largest and most diverse derivatives exchange offers benchmark products of major asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural commodities, and metals. CBOT offers the forward prices covering the world's major agricultural products, including soybean, corn, wheat, etc. NYMEX and COMEX offer the forward prices of energy and metals. The London Metal Exchange is the world's premier non-ferrous metals market, which offers futures and options contracts for aluminum, copper, nickel, tin, zinc and lead plus two regional aluminum alloy contracts. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) operates global commodity and financial products marketplaces, whose diverse futures and over-the-counter (OTC) markets offer access to contracts based on crude oil and refined products, natural gas, power and emissions, as well as agricultural commodities.

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【Shihua Caixun】is the leading financial information service in China. Shihua Caixun's terminal and information subscription service is the foremost source of real-time and archived financial information, data, objective research and analysis for financial institutions, media, professional investors and corporate executives in China. 【Shihua Caixun】is the key investment tool to map investment strategies, analyze industry trend, and forecast the China market outlook, while maintaining a global market perspective.

Beijing Shihua International Financial Information Company Limited, established in 1993, is an integral part of China's financial investment community. Headquartered in Beijing, Shihua's commitment to client focus and innovation are best exemplified by more than 500 professionals and nationwide customer support network based in the 20 centers and offices across China.