The Gaofen 3 Earth observation satellite was launched on Wednesday from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.
Announcement comes amid increasing anti-western rhetoric in Turkey following failed coup.
Schwartz has served in key leadership positions at missions overseas and in Washington DC.
Ahead of Chinese Foreign Minister's visit, India has been asked to stay off topics like NSG and South China Sea.
Beijing contends that Pyongyang's missile launches were in response to moves to deploy the Thaad system.
Global Times publication says India should focus on economic cooperation instead.
Plans to demolish kitchens and shops 'will have traumatic impact' – especially on children.
China has reiterated its stance on the issue and called for resolution through diplomatic talks.
Japan said three of Beijing's coast guard vessels appeared to be armed and demanded that China leave the area.
Swiss anti-corruption expert Mark Pieth also joins the Nobel prize-winner.
South Afric'sa ruling ANC adheres to President Mugabe's claims #ThisFlag receives funding from the West.
They however confirm Obama administration secretly arranged a plane to deliver cash for failed arms deal.
China says Japan's defence white paper is 'full of malice' towards the Chinese military.
Among the four US nationals was Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian.
'Should the American people choose Trump, there will be consequences,' the French president warned.
Japan's defence review sees threats from China's stand on maritime disputes and North Korea's missile programme.
Downing Street's suspicions endanger 'hard-won mutual trust' between two countries, Beijing says.
International mediators suspend peace talks until 8 August as Renamo multiplies attacks.
Opposition claims Togolese mediation leader Edem Kodjo has too many ties with President Joseph Kabila.
A section of the country's military is pushing Beijing to opt for a stronger response aimed at the US and its allies.
Electoral Commission supposed to call presidential elections on 19 September.
EXCLUSIVE: Brother Raphael Katebe Katoto says Moise Katumbi will defy warrant for his arrest in DRC.
India-Nepal ties are likely to improve once again as potential prime minister leans away from China.
India has adopted a harsher tone at Beijing over their rejection of The Hague's ruling.
Expanding US-Russia military cooperation in Syria is aimed at fighting Isis.
Cambodia stymies the 10-member bloc's attempt to rebuke China.
There are roughly 150,000 North Koreans working abroad and sending a total of $900m back to the country.
The former Portuguese PM was ahead of Danilo Turk of Slovenia and Irina Bokova of Bulgaria.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has expressed hopes for the situation to remain peaceful.
The Unesco head tells IBTimes UK what she would bring to the position of world's top diplomat.