Economy
China's central bank unveils de facto rate cut with new benchmark
Revamped 4.25% rate aims to address elevated funding costs for small businesses
China
Huawei crackdown
Huawei's Android uncertainty lingers despite 90-day reprieve
Washington keeps company on blacklist, urging consumers to 'transition away'
Hong Kong protests
Pence ties trade deal to China's treatment of Hong Kong
Beijing needs to honor its commitments to respect island's laws, VP says
Electric cars in China
China startup Nio sheds 1,000 jobs, months after NY listing
Tesla rival suffers from cut in electric vehicle subsidies
Trade war
US grants Huawei another 90 days to buy from American suppliers
Ross confirms anticipated reprieve while adding more affiliates to blacklist
Telecommunication
Pro-Hindu group seeks ban on Chinese telecom gear makers from India's networks
Swadeshi Jagran Manch says such equipment pose national security threat
Nikkei Markets
Asian equities gain on bets central banks to take supportive steps
China Resources Beer, airlines, real-estate firms among winners
Nikkei Markets
Fosun Tourism sees 'much difficulty' in Thomas Cook acquisition
Club Med resorts operator considering $909m proposal from UK firm
Media & Entertainment
Philippines halts new online casinos as China urges crackdown
Move follows similar action by Cambodia on Sunday
China tech
China's version of GPS now has more satellites than US original
Growing global coverage of BeiDou positioning system raises security fears
