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It marks the 18th straight week of pro-democracy protests.

Protesters are planning to march again on Tuesday despite a police ban, raising fears of more violent confrontations that could embarrass Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The two sides agreed US tariffs on Japanese automobiles would be rolled back sometime in the future with no further specification on exact timing.

Organizers expected roughly 50,000 people to attend the 'Howdy Modi' rally in Houston, Texas.

Protesters asked President Trump to "liberate" Hong Kong from China.

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam will reportedly withdraw the proposed extradition bill later on Wednesday.

Chinese officials, during a press conference on Tuesday, sought to differentiate between peaceful marchers and radical, front-line protesters.

Disruptions continued Monday as people continued to take to the streets, impeding commuters on their way to work.

Protesters in Hong Kong disrupted airline travel after destroying a nearby train station, as well as blocking buses and roads that lead to the airport.

The protests, which began over a now-shelved extradition bill, are in their 13th week.

Both Wong and Chow were granted bail on Friday evening. 

U.S. equity futures are pointing to a lower open when the bell rings on Wall Street

Two Chinese companies are racing to be the first to sell smartphones with powerful 64-megapixel camera sensors. But U.S. consumers might be behind the curve.

Costco had to close early on the opening day of its first store in China because of overcrowding, according to reports.

The major U.S. indexes are each on track for losses of 3 percent or more in August.

Costco is opening its first store in China this week, even as other international retailers have struggled to succeed in the country.