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Shannon Tiezzi

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.

Posts by Shannon Tiezzi
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July 01, 2020

Ankit Panda on Kim Jong Un and the Bomb

By Shannon Tiezzi
An interview with Panda about his new book, and the past and future of North Korea’s missile and nuclear programs.
June 04, 2020

Trump’s Handling of the US Protests Plays Right Into China’s Hands

By Shannon Tiezzi
Sending out “heavily armed” forces against angry protesters is exactly what China would do -- and is doing in Hong Kong.

June 03, 2020

Victoria Hui on Hong Kong’s Troubled Future

By Shannon Tiezzi
“The new national security law is worse than Article 23 and extradition legislation combined.”

May 28, 2020

The US No Longer Considers Hong Kong Autonomous. What Does That Mean?

By Shannon Tiezzi
The announcement has huge ramifications, but its actual impact is not yet clear.

May 17, 2020

Taiwan and the WHO: Ambassador Stanley Kao

By Shannon Tiezzi
As the WHA opens, Taiwan's top representative in the United States talks about his country's representation in the global health body.
April 30, 2020

Yuen Yuen Ang on Corruption and Growth in China

By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese corruption actually fuels growth – but at a steep cost.

March 06, 2020

Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Japan Postpones Long-Awaited Visit From China’s Xi

By Shannon Tiezzi
The visit had been envisioned as a high-water mark for newly repaired relations. Now it may not happen in 2020 at all.
February 07, 2020

Wuhan Whistleblower Doctor Dies of Coronavirus

By Shannon Tiezzi
Li Wenliang, who was punished by police for "spreading rumors" about the epidemic, has passed away, according to Global Times.

February 06, 2020

China and Cambodia: Love in the Time of Coronavirus

By Shannon Tiezzi
Hun Sen's “special visit” to China was a high-profile show of support for Beijing's handling of the outbreak.

February 04, 2020

Amid Coronavirus Panic, Taiwan Scrambles to Distinguish Itself From China

By Shannon Tiezzi
Confusion over Taiwan's status has seen flights cancelled as part of broader bans on China traffic.

January 29, 2020

John Calabrese on Asia’s Response to the Soleimani Crisis

By Shannon Tiezzi
What are the stakes for Asian powers like China, Japan, India, and South Korea in the latest U.S.-Iran clash?
January 29, 2020

One Coronavirus, Two Systems: New Epidemic Hits at Hong Kong’s Political Divide

By Shannon Tiezzi
The outbreak taps into deep-seated anti-mainland sentiments in Hong Kong.

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