Mainland A-shares linked to network-switch equipment rallied in afternoon trade; Resikangda hit limit-up, while Shengke Communication, Feiling Kesi, Yutai Micro, Ruijie Network and Gongjin Co. rallied sharply.

According to CNBC, the US Department of Justice urged a federal judge not to block Trump's decision to bar MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House, saying in a court filing that access 'is a privilege, not a right' and that the Friday ban was prompted by national security concerns. The filing was submitted ahead of a telephonic hearing on Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before Judge Timothy Kelly, where the three outlets seek an injunction.

Gulf allies will meet Trump in New York on Tuesday as he weighs whether to "destroy" Iran’s regime. They previously succeeded in dissuading him from major escalation and now seek to steer a course that shields them from further strikes without drawing them deeper into conflict. Washington is said to be looking for exit options; Trump told reporters last Thursday he faces a "major decision" on war and wants direct input from Gulf leaders.