The blueprint: How China's reform efforts are progressing

  Reform efforts in China are gaining momentum. The big question, however, is whether this will buoy investor confidence and jumpstart its local A-share market. In November 2013, the Chinese Communist Party convened its Third Plenary Session, resulting in a general blueprint for the country going forward: A Decision on Major Issues Concerning Comprehensive and Far-Reaching Reforms.  There were a variety of areas targeted, including fiscal reform, anti-corruption efforts and integrated rural-urban development. Since then, the Chinese government has released more detailed reform plan...