Despite Beijing efforts to reform the property market , prices continued to rise . In Beijing , home prices were up 16 % , and 17 % year - on - year in September . Economist : ` ` The problem is Chinese people have very few investment vehicles '' Central leadership expected to discuss reforms at the plenary session starting October .
Despite Beijing moves to cool the property market , prices continue to rise . In Beijing , home prices were up 16 % , Shanghai 17 % year-on-year in September . Economist : `` The problem is Chinese people have very few investment vehicles '' Central leadership expected to discuss reforms at the plenary session starting Saturday .