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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.
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November 07, 2024
US East Asian Allies Offer Congratulations to Trump
By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan have cause to be nervous, given some of Trump’s past actions and statements. But their leaders chose to express optimism in their first public reactions.
November 01, 2024
Russell Hsiao on US Policies and Taiwan’s Politics
By Shannon Tiezzi
“Perhaps more so than in other countries given its unique political status, Taiwan’s voters attach greater significance to foreign policy and more precisely relations with the United States and China.”
October 30, 2024
China, North Korea Hold Talks With Russia Amid Reports of North Korean Troop Deployments
By Shannon Tiezzi
With concern mounting over the 10,000 North Korean soldiers reportedly sent to Russia, North Korea's foreign minister went to Moscow while Russia's deputy foreign minister was in Beijing.
October 28, 2024
In ‘Exceptionally Harsh Judgement’ From Japan’s Public, LDP Loses Its Majority
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite losing 69 seats, the LDP is still hoping to form a government through a new coalition.
October 15, 2024
China Conducts More Military Drills Around Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
The drills were ostensibly a response to the National Day speech by Taiwan's president, which many overseas analysts had viewed as restrained.
October 11, 2024
Han Kang Becomes First South Korean to Win the Nobel Prize in Literature
By Shannon Tiezzi
Her award also provided a rare moment of national unity, as Koreans from both sides of the political divide rushed to praise Han and her writing.
October 09, 2024
Facing ‘Constant Threat and Coercion,’ Taiwan Deepens Its Partnerships With US, Europe
By Shannon Tiezzi
Ambassador Yui, Taiwan’s representative in the U.S., on Taiwan’s diplomatic space and the threat it faces from China.
October 04, 2024
UK to Cede Chagos Islands to Mauritius, But US Base Will Remain
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.K. will maintain de facto control over Diego Garcia, and the crucial U.S. military facility there, for another 99 years.
September 12, 2024
China-Africa Summit Shines a Spotlight on Eswatini, Taiwan’s Lone Partner in Africa
By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan’s last foothold on the continent is built on personalized diplomacy with Eswatini’s absolute monarch.
August 13, 2024
What China’s Strategists Think About China-US Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
Yu Jie, a senior research fellow on China in the Asia-Pacific Program at Chatham House, analyzes Chinese elites' perceptions of the bilateral relationship.
August 07, 2024
China Treads Cautiously After Hasina Is Driven From Power in Bangladesh
By Shannon Tiezzi
For China, Hasina’s ouster brings dreaded instability – but also a potential opportunity.
July 19, 2024
China’s Third Plenum Embraces a ‘New Development Philosophy’
By Shannon Tiezzi
The long-awaited economic-focused meeting of the CCP’s governing body emphasized Beijing’s commitment to growth centered on technology – and CCP control.