US: "*TRUMP-XI COMMUNICATION IS BIGGEST SUMMIT DELIVERABLE: PERDUE" - BBG

"*S&P 500 FUTURES GAIN 0.3%, NASDAQ 100 FUTURES RISE 0.4%" - BBG 

(still looks to be supported by the weaker oil futures backdrop)

Authorities should continue to strengthen the market stabilisation mechanism, further broaden the sources, channels and entry methods of medium- and long-term funds, and develop and expand patient capital, advisors told the capital market symposium convened by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, Shanghai Securities News reported. It is also necessary to promote eligible listed companies to increase their dividend payouts and share buybacks, and improve mechanisms for investor returns and rights protection, advisors said. 

The successful second EU-China Trade and Investment Consultations meeting represents a new starting point, and illustrates both sides' desire to resolve differences, the party-run newspaper People’s Daily said in a commentary following a joint statement outlining the 16-point agreement. China has always been a partner to Europe in addressing development challenges, and it is willing to constantly resolve frictions through dialogue and explore new potential, and expand new areas of cooperation, the newspaper said.