A China Securities Regulatory Commission spokesman confirmed on Friday that the capital market watchdog has started talking with international index compilers about the possibility of integrating the Chinese A-share market into the coverage of global investment index systems.

The CSRC has been "in dialogue recently" with international index compilers such as the New York-based MSCI, a compiler of the global emerging market index, he said.

Capital market observers said the move, once completed, will be an important step to attract global funds into the up-to-now still restrictive A-share market, and prompt its integration with international investment circles.