A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Tell us what you think, just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. Hong kongs leader carrie lam has said she hopes a non violent weekend protest that saw hundreds of thousands take to the streets in an Anti Government rally was the beginning of efforts to restore peace in the chinese ruled city. Sundays protest was the calmest since the latest demonstrations against perceived creeping beijing influence in the former british colony escalated in mid june. Ms lam also said the would immediately set up a platform to hold dialogue with people of all backgrounds. To address some anxieties and differences in society, we will start immediately a platform for dialogue with people from all walks of life. So this is something that we want to do in a very sincere and humble manner. I and my principal officials are committed to listen to what the people have t