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Shannon Tiezzi
Shannon Tiezzi is Editor-in-Chief at The Diplomat.
Her main focus is on China, and she writes on China’s foreign relations, domestic politics, and economy. Shannon previously served as a research associate at the U.S.-China Policy Foundation, where she hosted the weekly television show “China Forum.” She received her A.M. from Harvard University and her B.A. from The College of William and Mary. Shannon has also studied at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
May 13, 2025
China, US Declare Temporary Truce in Their Trade War
By Shannon Tiezzi
Both sides walked back the eye-popping tariff rates announced since April 2, but no progress was made on structural issues.
May 10, 2025
Xi, Putin Vow to ‘Defend the Victorious Outcome of WWII’ – by Countering the US
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi's attendance at the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow served as yet another reminder of the modern-day strategic calculations underpinning the China-Russia convergence.
May 02, 2025
Back-to-Back Resignations Throw South Korea’s Acting Presidency Into Turmoil
By Shannon Tiezzi and Mitch Shin
South Korea’s political and constitutional chaos have entered a new phase, one that will likely last even after the June 3 presidential election.
April 10, 2025
Ukraine Claims Capture of Chinese Fighting With Russia in Donetsk
By Catherine Putz and Shannon Tiezzi
Zelenskyy claims that Kyiv has information on at least 155 Chinese citizens fighting with the Russian forces in eastern Ukraine.
April 09, 2025
The China-US Trade War Is in Full Swing
By Shannon Tiezzi
The two sides are locked in a tit-for-tat battle of soaring tariffs, with neither willing to back down.
April 01, 2025
Larry Diamond on the Importance of US Foreign Aid
By Shannon Tiezzi
“Ending aid is not a strategy to make America great again. It’s a strategy to make America resented and isolated in the world.”
March 14, 2025
‘Worse Than the Withdrawal’: Shawn VanDiver on the Plight of America’s Afghan Allies
By Shannon Tiezzi
“Changes have drastically reduced the number of Afghans able to reach safety, creating a backlog that will take years to clear – if the program is ever reinstated.”
March 06, 2025
South Korean Jets Mistakenly Bomb Village During Training Exercise
By Shannon Tiezzi
15 people were reportedly injured after two jets dropped bombs on a village in Pocheon, South Korea.
February 25, 2025
How Did Asian Countries Vote in the 2025 UN Resolution Condemning Russia’s Ukraine Invasion?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. was a notable flip-flop, for the first time siding with Russia in voting against such a resolution. Were there any notable changes in Asia-Pacific voting?
February 25, 2025
In Phone Call, Putin, Xi Emphasize That China and Russia ‘Cannot Be Moved Apart’
By Shannon Tiezzi
The two leaders discussed at length the recent developments in Russia-U.S. relations, a sign that such talks will not impact China and Russia’s close partnership.
February 04, 2025
The Next Phase of the China-US Trade War Has Begun
By Shannon Tiezzi
As Trump's new 10 percent tariffs on all Chinese imports took effect, China hit back with tariffs and sanctions of its own.
February 01, 2025
Gi-Wook Shin on South Korea’s Political Maelstrom
By Shannon Tiezzi
The martial law episode – and all that followed – “reflects a broader global pattern of democratic erosion but also showcases Korea’s unique strengths.”
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