In the news: Investors talk RMB free float objectives, MOFCOM calls for Didi-Uber China merger filing and the State Council sets high R&D goals

This week the PBOC's to-do list for a fully convertible currency was discussed, MOFCOM cracked down on M&A parties that fail to file, and China pledged to increase R&D spending to 2.5% of its GDP by 2020 as well as dedicate Rmb430 billion to improving water quality