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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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December 09, 2020
‘Crazy and Vile’: China Reacts With Fury to US Sanctions on Top Legislators
By Shannon Tiezzi
Washington’s latest Hong Kong sanctions have hit a nerve, but Beijing is also conscious of the Trump administration’s looming expiration date.
December 04, 2020
China’s New Weapon in the US Trade War: The Export Control Law
By Shannon Tiezzi
China now has an answer to the United States' Entity List. How will Beijing use its version?
December 03, 2020
NATO Huddles With Asia-Pacific Democracies to Talk China
By Shannon Tiezzi
NATO members, along with Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea, gathered virtually to discuss the rise of China.
December 02, 2020
FOCAC Turns 20: Deborah Brautigam on China-Africa Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
A look at the origins, goals, and continuing legacy of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
December 01, 2020
China Continues Its COVID-19 Diplomacy in the Pacific
By Shannon Tiezzi
China held a second “special meeting on COVID-19” with Pacific Island countries.
November 26, 2020
China’s Xi Finally Congratulates US President-Elect Biden
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi's call came shortly after the official transition process began.
November 24, 2020
China’s Foreign Minister Arrives in Japan, Hoping to Keep Relations Steady
By Shannon Tiezzi
Wang Yi’s trip marks Beijing’s first high-level engagement with the new Suga administration.
November 14, 2020
China Finally Offers Low-Key Congratulations for Biden
By Shannon Tiezzi
Instead of a statement from President Xi or even the foreign minister, a spokesperson offered the briefest of congratulations.
November 12, 2020
Hong Kong’s Pro-Democrat Legislators Resign After Controversial Disqualifications
By Shannon Tiezzi
Following a decision by Beijing that ousted 4 lawmakers, the entire pro-democrat caucus quit en masse, leaving LegCo with virtually no opposition presence.
November 10, 2020
Why Hasn’t China Congratulated Joe Biden?
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is keeping its head low for the simple reason that it has nothing to gain by doing anything different.
November 05, 2020
Xi Sells China as ‘Market for the World,’ But Concerns Linger
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi tried to reassure foreign companies that a focus on domestic consumption and “self-reliance” will go hand-in-hand with continued opening.
November 04, 2020
How the US Military Wound up ‘Poisoning the Pacific’
By Shannon Tiezzi
Author Jon Mitchell discusses the environmental contamination that has accompanied the U.S. military presence in Japan, Guam, the Marshall Islands, and elsewhere.