Rail link accelerates Hong Kong’s integration as critics fear erosion of autonomy 

Agreement could pave way to restoration of diplomatic relations

New Delhi seeks to reduce tax rates and raise cap on borrowing

Local governments press banks into buying $200bn ‘special-purpose’ securities

Pratyush Kumar, chief of Boeing India, says contracts with local partners need reform

Mid-range manufacturing push improves the Chinese position as trade war intensifies

Former French president suggests Delhi forced Dassault to deal with tycoon Anil Ambani

The vice-president seeks advice to defuse trade tension but struggles to understand Trump

Reversal comes less than 24 hours after first ministerial talks in 3 years were announced

Moscow says Washington ‘playing with fire’ as Beijing calls on America to revoke action

Inspections coincide with draft law to restrict international TV programmes

President demands reform of system that he says works against US ecommerce

FTCR freight survey finds volumes growing and firms upbeat but profits still soft

Nur Bekri detained for ‘suspected serious disciplinary and legal violations’

Businesses expect to cope with 10% levy but further rise could hit hard

Action is to deter others from dealing with Russia, in punishment for election meddling

First significant move to cut tensions since Imran Khan came to power in Islamabad

Four charts explain the potential effect of protectionist measures

Agreement pledges to dismantle guard posts and clear landmines