China's foreign debt stands at 772 bln U.S. dollars

China's top foreign exchange regulator said Monday that the amount of debt China owes foreign lenders stood at 771.95 billion U.S. dollars as of the end of June in 2013.

• Former vice governor ousted from CPC for suspected bribery
• Deliveries of Boeing airliners to China have soared, still accelerating
• China calls on APEC to promote FTA integration

China finds black thread scales in inbound package

Chinese authorities have found black thread scales in a package on an inbound flight, marking the first time China has seized the harmful pest, the country's top quality supervisor said on Monday.

• China cracks down on illegal mobile news apps
• Helicopter carries out rescue operations after three fishing boats sank
• 74 missing after three fishing boats sink
• Zoo's tiger-human tug-of-war game condemned by netizens

It's a woman's world when nühanzi step up

"Girl power" has been developing around the world for years. In China, the trend has become more prominent in recent years as the country's socioeconomic conditions continue to improve and advance.

• Reality bites: talent shows fight for China survival
• Non-governmental groups launch program against hepatitis
• Exclusive HD Photos: Serena Williams breezes into second round at China Open 2013

Politics & Foreign Affairs

Chinese FM meets with U.S. Secretary of State

• President Xi touts moral models
• Criticism campaign leading CPC officials to improve style
• Former vice governor resigns from legislature during investigation

Society

Multi-rotor aircraft on patrol mission in Chongqing

• HK official: low-income benefit planned
• HK welcomes Shenzhen's Air quality plan
• 16 buried in north China building collapse
• New nose grows on man's forehead

Business

Samsung promotes Galaxy Note 3 smartphone, smartwatch in Indonesia

• Overseas Chinese in San Francisco toast to upcoming Chinese National Day
• Messi appears in court to answer fraud allegations
• Shuanghui wraps up Smithfield deal, China’s largest US takeover

Life & Culture

Pretty contestants of Miss Bikini Universe 2013 final

• Health documentary series to air on CCTV
• Innovative designs give old Beijing new look
• Michael Jackson's coach trains Chinese teen
• Winner list of 29th Golden Rooster Awards

Military

New takeoff and landing test of J-15 fighter held on Liaoning aircraft carrier

• Vegetable supply chain for Nansha troops in operation
• Senior military officer urges "mass line" to lift combat preparedness
• Expert: One Chinese aircraft carrier insufficient to
  cope with high-intensity combat

Travel

Boluo ancient castle: A thousand-year-old castle hiding in desert

• World Heritage Site: traditional life in Porto Venere, Italy
• Rubber Duck moves to new home in Beijing
• The Yellow River in China's Shanxi
• Scenery of Songhua River in NE China

Sports

Li Na vs Novak Djokovic in charity match before 2013 China Open

• Sun Yang shows up as school's volunteer teacher in Dehui, Jilin
• PSV crush Ajax 4-0 to lead Dutch league
• Di Canio sacked as Sunderland manager
• AC Milan lose to Napoli due to bad luck, says Allegri

Sci-Tech

Early fish ancestor found

• China unveils its first and unnamed moon rover
• Australia's new prototype vehicle to improve Earth observation satellites' accuracy
• PT/EXPO COMM CHINA 2013 kicks off in Beijing