Rob Schmitz appears in the following:
Kushner Family Could Get Millions From Chinese Company In Real Estate Deal
Friday, March 17, 2017
The family of President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and a Chinese company appear to be close to a deal on a real estate property in New York City.
As China's Coal Mines Close, Miners Are Becoming Bolder In Voicing Demands
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
State-run coal mines are shutting down in China's rust belt. Facing layoffs, miners are worried about their future — and in the absence of labor unions, are organizing to demand better treatment.
U.S. Fast-Tracks Missile Defense System To South Korea, Drawing China's Ire
Thursday, March 09, 2017
The THAAD missile defense system will go up in South Korea to help defend against North Korea's missile program. But it's causing a geopolitical tussle.
Health Officials Monitor Jump In Human Cases Of Bird Flu In China
Monday, March 06, 2017
A surge of human infections in China of the H7N9 bird flu has health officials investigating the reasons why. More than 450 people have been infected this year and a third have died.
The Burning Problem Of China's Garbage
Monday, February 20, 2017
China produces 520,000 tons of garbage a day. To get rid of it, the government favors burning it, which harms the environment. One answer: sorting garbage and recycling. But that's proved challenging.
As Chinese New Year Approaches, Shanghai's Bustling Streets Grow Quieter
Friday, January 27, 2017
The Year of the Rooster begins Saturday, and hundreds of millions have departed to celebrate with family. "All the outsiders have left for home," says 85-year-old grandmother Yuan Suizhen.
Chinese Fans Are Slow To Warm Up To Ice Hockey
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
After China won its bid to host the 2022 Olympics, President Xi Jinping vowed to encourage winter sports. But so far, the country's first professional hockey club has struggled to find fans.
Mexico, Russia And China Anticipate Changed U.S. Relations Under Trump
Friday, January 20, 2017
The inauguration in this country is being closely watched all over the world, including three countries whose relationship to the U.S. will likely change drastically under President Trump: Mexico, Russia and China.
An 'Old Friend Of China' Prepares To Bridge Differences At A Fraught Time
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Donald Trump chose Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad as ambassador to Beijing because of old ties with President Xi Jinping and Iowa's history of trade with China. Branstad will have a tough job.
Who's Lifting Chinese People Out Of Poverty?
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
China says it has lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty. But who's doing the lifting? And why use the term "lifting" in the first place?
What's Your 'Public Credit Score'? The Shanghai Government Can Tell You
Tuesday, January 03, 2017
The app gathers personal data and gives residents a rating. A good score ensures discounts. A bad score may lead to problems. It's part of China's effort to create nationwide social credit system.
In A Massive City, This Bar Serves Up Diverse Drinks — To 8 People At A Time
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Bar Moju in Shanghai is tiny and only serves authentic concoctions created by its owner, Moe. To visit, you must make a reservation.
A Chinese Woman Does A Really Bad Job Pretending To Be Hit By A Car
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
It's an ancient scam, updated for modern times.
In China's Tiny Catholic Community, Hopes Rise For Beijing-Vatican Ties
Friday, December 23, 2016
China and the Vatican are working to settle longstanding differences. Their efforts may pave the way for the Holy See and Beijing to work together to ordain bishops inside of China.
After Four Mostly Quiet Decades, One China Policy Is Thrust Into Spotlight
Monday, December 12, 2016
A single phone call has made the policy a central issue as Donald Trump prepares to assume office. The president-elect says he doesn't think the U.S. should feel bound by it.
How Your Cashmere Sweater Is Decimating Mongolia's Grasslands
Friday, December 09, 2016
Mongolian goats produce the world's highest quality cashmere wool, and international demand has soared. There's a problem, though. These goats are turning the country into an ecological wasteland.
Once Booming, Mongolia's Economy Veers From Riches To Rags
Monday, December 05, 2016
The sparsely populated nation of nomadic herders rode China's booming economy by supplying it with coal. But as China's economy slows and commodity prices drop, Mongolia's economy is crashing.
In Trump's Taiwan Kerfuffle, Beijing Has Been Uncharacteristically Measured
Sunday, December 04, 2016
Some are in an uproar over President-elect Donald Trump's phone call with Taiwan's president. Yet the Chinese leadership has shown no interest in escalating the matter.
Trump Talks With Taiwan, In A Move That May Spell Friction With China
Saturday, December 03, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Taiwan's leader, Tsai Ying-Wen, breaking nearly four decades of diplomatic protocol and threatening to upset U.S. relations with China.
Amid Economic Crisis, Mongolians Risk Their Lives For Do-It-Yourself Mining
Thursday, December 01, 2016
Mining once boomed in Mongolia but as commodity prices fell, the economy tanked and companies went bankrupt. Unemployed men are taking over abandoned coal mines to extract what's left. Some have died.