Apologies but our twins are graduating from middle school today, virtually, and I am running behind schedule so there is not commentary up here. I will make it up to you.

Look for the Friday open thread tomorrow morning.

Today’s Essential Eight:

1. Hong Kong

2. US-China

3. Facebook to label CCP propaganda

4. China-Europe

5. June 4

6. Political grumblings

7. China and the world

8. The outbreak

Thanks for reading.