China's yuan-denominated loans rose by 13.53 trillion yuan (about 1.89 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first seven months of this year, central bank data showed on Tuesday.
According to the People's Bank of China, the M2 -- a broad measure of the money supply that includes cash in circulation and all deposits -- rose 6.3 percent year on year to 303.31 trillion yuan (about 42.33 trillion U.S. dollars) at the end of July.
The M1, which covers cash in circulation plus demand deposits, stood at 63.23 trillion yuan (about 8.82 trillion U.S. dollars) at the end of July, down 6.6 percent from the previous year.
According to preliminary statistics, the social financing scale increased to 18.87 trillion yuan (about 2.63 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first seven months, a decrease of 3.22 trillion yuan (about 449 billion U.S. dollars) compared to the same period last year.
At the end of July, outstanding yuan loans totaled 251.11 trillion yuan (about 35.04 trillion U.S. dollars), an increase of 8.7 percent year on year.
China's yuan loans grow by 13.53 trillion yuan in Jan-July: central bank
A China Coast Guard (CCG) fleet consisting of vessels including Wanshan and Chuanshan has recently carried out law enforcement patrol operations at the Huangyan Dao national nature reserve in China's southernmost island city of Sansha, Hainan Province.
In the lagoon within the coral reef in Huangyan Dao, law enforcement dinghies patrolled ship movements in adjacent sea areas and investigated and handled illegal activities that damage coral reefs and habitats of rare species in accordance with the law.
In addition, law enforcement officers observed coral growth conditions to supply fundamental ecological and environmental data for competent departments.
"During this mission, we will investigate and penalize unlawful acts including coral reef excavation and unauthorized entry into the nature reserve in accordance with the law," said Chen Chen, a law enforcement officer noted.
Next, the CCG will firmly uphold the country's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and safeguard the Huangyan Dao national nature reserve.
China Coast Guard conducts law enforcement patrols near Huangyan Dao
