Francesco Graffagnino

Yesterday the traditional pro-democracy march was held in Hong Kong, now in its 21st edition. So many fears among the protesters who see the Chinese threat looming increasingly large. Criticism of Chief of Executive Carrie Lam, elected a year ago, and accused of being "only a Beijing spokeswoman".

Overall, 68 per cent of Chinese owns a smartphone. China is the largest manufacturer in the world. About 100 million of latest generation phones are sold each quarter. Huawei, Oppo and Xiaomi are driving the sales boom.

For the seventh day in a row, China’s central bank lowers its currency’s value, setting the offshore yuan at 6.6300 per US dollar. Beijing is trying to position itself for the coming economic and trade battles with the US. A weaker yuan helps export by making prices more competitive in foreign markets.

A study by the National Audit Office denounces the proliferation of hydraulic works along the Blue River. About 300 rivers and tributaries dry up due to the use of dams. Irregularities in the use of funds allocated for environmental care.

The event is held every year from 21 to 30 June. About 10,000 dogs are butchered for the occasion. Some question the festival’s appropriateness as well as its hygiene. For their part, animal rights activists have targeted it for criticism.

Antonio Guterres in Oslo: "If migration is a necessity, then it is better to organize and regulate it. It is important for countries to cooperate with each other ". Meanwhile, the migration crisis continues in the Mediterranean and on the border between the US and Mexico.