(Corrects spelling of Nomura economist's name to Hannah, from Hanna, in paragraph 4) * 63 of 70 cities reported monthly home price declines * Secondary home prices fell broadly across cities * Central Committee meeting to discuss new five-year development plan BEIJING, Oct 20 (Reuters) – China's new home prices fell at the fastest pace in 11 months in September, worsening the property sector's drag on broader economic growth as policymakers struggle to revive the flailing market. Persistent property market weakness is weighing on consumer confidence and sapping household spending, building the case for policymakers to step up support to shore up growth amid global trade threats. New home prices fell 0.4% month-on-month, following a 0.3% fall in August, according to calculations by Reuters

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