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Japan's new prime minister faces challenges
Rob Schmitz Dec 17, 2012
Newly-elected Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces the tasks of reviving Japan's economy and handling strained relations with China.
Leader of China plans economic reforms
Rob Schmitz Dec 13, 2012
China’s new leader Xi Jinping has only been in office a month, but he’s already turning heads.
GM eyes Southeast Asia car buyers
Rob Schmitz Dec 6, 2012
Auto giant GM sees a lucrative market among Southeast Asia's growing middle class and plans to tackle Japanese automakers' regional domination.
SEC charges big accounting firms over audits in China
Andrew Wood Dec 4, 2012
SEC investigates potential accounting fraud against U.S. investors involving Chinese firms publicly traded in U.S.
Adult accessories on the Street of Eternal Happiness
Rob Schmitz Nov 30, 2012
Amid the street's noodle stands, one store dispenses sex aids and advice for shoppers in this conservative culture.
Suspicion of Chinese intentions could hurt aviation investments
Rob Schmitz Nov 21, 2012
U.S. criticism of Chinese investment in key technology sectors such as aviation could cost the U.S. opportunities, say experts.
An old friend of the party assesses China's new leaders
Rob Schmitz Nov 19, 2012
Sidney Rittenberg is one of the few Americans to join China's Communist Party. The one-time translator for Mao Tse-tung hopes China's new leaders have the courage to reform.
President's visit to Myanmar poses challenge for China
Rob Schmitz Nov 19, 2012
Up to now, the government of Myanmar, also known as Burma, has held a cozy economic relationship with China, but President Obama's visit signals the country is looking to diversify its portfolio.
New Chinese leadership's policies may benefit U.S.
Rob Schmitz Nov 15, 2012
As China's new leaders take power, some hope they will move away from running surpluses and building up reserves. Such reforms could benefit China and the U.S.
In China, new leadership but familiar challenges
Rob Schmitz Nov 15, 2012
As Xi Jinping takes the helm of the Communist Party in the world's second largest economy, handling the slowing economy remains priority number one.
