Traders are closely watching for additional policy measures as Beijing has signaled a sense of urgency in bringing its economy back on track.

China's stock markets roared back from a week-long break and climbed to their highest levels in more than two years at the open, but lost steam after officials failed to inspire confidence in stimulus plans intended to turnaround a sputtering economy.

China is back to work after the fall "Golden Week" holiday, and the sheen is coming off a recent market rally. A briefing from the country's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission,