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China prepares to take over its first bank inside the U.S.
Rob Schmitz Jan 24, 2011
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, or ICBC is hoping to purchase 80 percent of the U.S. division of the Bank of East Asia. Rob Schmitz reports.
China tightens law on land seizures
Rob Schmitz Sep 22, 2011
China's government introduced new laws to protect people whose land is seized by local officials for future development.
Google shakeup
John Moe Jan 21, 2011
This one seemed to have taken everyone by surprise. Eric Schmidt will leave his post as CEO at Google on April 4 and take on a new position of...
Currency discussions continue during the Chinese's visit
Jeremy Hobson Jan 20, 2011
Jeremy Hobson speaks with Lael Brainard, Undersecretary for International Finance at the Treasury Department about economic discussions during the Chinese delegation's visit to the U.S.
MIDDAY UPDATE: Chinese delegation, Walmart, Target and Arby's
Katharine Crnko Jan 20, 2011
China announced a 10.3 percent GDP growth in December today. That's three times faster than GDP growth in the U.S., leading economists to believe...
Going home for Chinese New Year
Rob Schmitz Jan 20, 2011
China Bureau Chief Rob Schmitz chronicles the journey thousands of Chinese citizens take to return home for the Chinese New Year.
China's economy expands 10.3 percent in 2010
Chris Hogg Sep 22, 2011
China announced a 10.3 percent growth in their economy of 2010 -- that's three times faster than the U.S.
China Goes Home
Rob Schmitz Sep 21, 2011
There's a lot to think about when you're standing in line for two days. And, by and large, you're more willing to talk to a foreign reporter abou...
China tries to polish image in U.S. with TV ads
Scott Tong Sep 22, 2011
As President Obama welcomes Chinese president Hu Jintao for a state visit, Americans should get ready for a Chinese ad blitz on TV. The spots -- with images of ordinary Chinese citizens juxtaposed with celebrities like the NBA's Yao Ming -- are aimed at improving China's image in the U.S. Will it work? Marketplace's Scott Tong takes a look.
Diane Swonk: The Chinese delegation's Chicago visit
Diane Swonk Nov 29, 2011
Jeremy Hobson speaks with Diane Swonk, chief economist with Mesirow Financial in Chicago about the Chinese relationship to the Windy City, and Chicago's expectations from the delegate's visit.
