China says no to the WHO; Henan floods; Xi visits Tibet; Didi; Real estate

Today’s Essential Eight items:

1. China says no to the WHO

2. Henan floods

3. Seditious kids books in Hong Kong

4. Xi visits Tibet

5. More US-China fun - Fox Hunt indictments

6. Another signal of pain ahead for real estate firms

7. Wang Yi on his Middle East trip

8. More troubles for Didi

Thanks for reading.