Rob Schmitz

Marketplace’s China correspondent, based in Shanghai

Rob Schmitz appears in the following:

Reporter's Notebook: Uighurs Held For 'Extremist Thoughts' They Didn't Know They Had

Tuesday, May 07, 2019

"I've learned what I should and what I shouldn't do," a detainee tells NPR during a Chinese government-led media tour in Xinjiang. Hundreds of thousands of Muslims are held in internment camps.

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China Detains Hundreds Of Thousands Of Muslims In 'Training Centers'

Friday, May 03, 2019

Some of the Muslims held in vocational camps in a northwest Chinese province tell NPR that they are being held for "extremist thoughts," and don't know when they'll be allowed to go home.

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China's Belt And Road: A Closed Gateway

Friday, April 26, 2019

Many of China's Belt and Road projects run through Xinjiang Province, home to the Muslim-minority Uighurs who live in intense security. Many sense Belt and Road and Xinjiang's problems are connected.

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Thailand Moves Forward With Chinese Tech Company Huawei To Build 5G Network

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

The Chinese company Huawei is now building and testing Thailand's first 5G network. Thai authorities say they could not say no to Huawei's bargain prices, despite pressure from the U.S.

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How New Zealand Has Come Together Since The Christchurch Shootings

Friday, March 22, 2019

One week after a gunman killed 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, the country marked the day with prayers and remembrances.

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'My Heart Was Broken': Mourners In New Zealand Bury Victims Of Mosque Shootings

Friday, March 22, 2019

A week after a gunman killed 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, friends and family have been gathering for funerals and to listen to the Muslim call to prayer.

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Burials Begin For Victims Of Christchurch Mosque Shootings

Thursday, March 21, 2019

New Zealand's prime minister said Thursday that the country will ban semi-automatic rifles as funerals take place for some of the 50 killed in last week's shooting in Christchurch.

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New Zealand To Ban Weapons Such As Those Used In Last Week's Attacks

Thursday, March 21, 2019

In response to the deadly attacks on two mosques on Friday, New Zealand's prime minister has announced a ban on most semi-automatic weapons. An amnesty and buy-back program were announced.

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New Zealand Acknowledges Release Of Victims' Bodies Has Been Slow

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

As authorities release the bodies of those killed in the terror attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, the country's prime minister made her second visit to the city since the attack.

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New Zealand Gun Owners React To Possible New Restrictions From Government

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

An estimated 1.2 million guns are registered in New Zealand, the equivalent of one gun for every four people. It looks like the government is prepared to restrict or possibly ban semiautomatic weapons.

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'Shocked' New Zealand Rifle Club Revokes Membership Of Mosque Shootings Suspect

Monday, March 18, 2019

In the days following Friday's attack, more details are emerging about the alleged gunman. The country's police force believes he acted alone.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Says Gun Laws Will Change Following Mosque Shootings

Monday, March 18, 2019

Friends and family of people killed in the terrorist attack on two mosques in New Zealand are waiting to bury their loved ones. The prime minister said changes to the country's gun laws are coming.

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New Zealand Families Begin Receiving Bodies Of Terror Attack Victims

Monday, March 18, 2019

Thousands of people gathered to remember the victims killed in the attacks on two mosques. A court-appointed lawyer tells reporters that the suspected gunman plans to represent himself in court.

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New Zealand Reflects After Violence Strikes Muslim Community

Sunday, March 17, 2019

The Muslim community of Christchurch, New Zealand, is trying to recover after Friday's shooting at two mosques that left 50 people dead.

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'This Has Rocked Us To Our Knees:' Christchurch Mourns After Shooting

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Christchurch's residents are coming to terms with Friday's shooting that killed at least 50 people. Many are showing support for the Muslim community, which is struggling to process the attacks.

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Chinese Tech Giant Huawei Sues U.S. Over Government Ban

Thursday, March 07, 2019

Chinese telecom company Huawei is suing the U.S. government, alleging Congress violated the Constitution when it singled out Huawei for punishment.

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News Brief: Congressional Democrats Investigate Trump's Business, North Korea Summit Fallout

Friday, March 01, 2019

The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has scheduled an open interview with former Trump Organization business booster Felix Sater on March 14.

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U.S.-China Trade War Boosts Vietnamese City's Economy

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Vietnam's economy grew faster than any mature country last year, partly because of the trade war. Manufacturers are leaving empty factories in China and are fleeing to cities like Hai Phong.

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Gene-Editing Scientist's 'Actions Are A Product Of Modern China'

Tuesday, February 05, 2019

Chinese experts say the country's economic, social and political environment played a major role in shaping He Jiankui, the scientist who led controversial research altering the DNA of human embryos.

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U.S. Charges China's Telecom Giant Huawei With Fraud And Other Counts

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges against China's most important telecommunications company on Monday, potentially deepening the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

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