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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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August 30, 2019

High-Profile Arrests, Protest Ban Mark New Phase in Attempt to Quell Hong Kong Protests

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Hong Kong government doubles down on its current approach: clamping down on the protests and pro-democracy leaders.
August 30, 2019

South China Sea Tops Agenda as Philippines’ Duterte Arrives in China

By Shannon Tiezzi
Both sides are emphasizing the disputed waters, but for different reasons.

August 23, 2019

China Urges Dialogue During Trilateral Meet With Japan, South Korea

By Shannon Tiezzi
Ongoing tensions between Tokyo and Seoul cast a notable pall over the foreign ministers meeting.

August 15, 2019

Will Beijing Use Force to End the Hong Kong Protests?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Sending in the troops is not unthinkable, but China's government has many other options at its disposal.

August 08, 2019

US Lawmakers Are Watching Hong Kong, and China Isn’t Happy About That

By Shannon Tiezzi
After a series of statements from Congress members supporting the protesters, China's Foreign Ministry claps back.
August 02, 2019

Did Trump Just Scuttle US-China Trade Talks (Again)?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Trump seems to think dialogue will continue despite new tariffs, now reaching all Chinese imports. China may disagree.

August 01, 2019

Anna Fifield on the Cult of Kim Jong Un

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Kim cult of personality and what it means for U.S. diplomacy with North Korea.
July 17, 2019

What Did the US Give up to Restart Trade Talks With China?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Washington compromised on more than Huawei.

July 10, 2019

Xi Jinping Continues His Quest for Absolute Party Control

By Shannon Tiezzi
A pair of recent meetings emphasized Xi's bid to strengthen CCP leadership even further.

July 04, 2019

Is China Winning Its War on Pollution?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Six years after the “airpocalypse,” China has made progress – but is still struggling in some areas.

June 22, 2019

Xi’s North Korea Visit: All Style, No Substance?

By Shannon Tiezzi
The symbolism was heavy for the Chinese president’s first Pyongyang trip, but there were no major announcements made.
June 18, 2019

Xi Jinping Is (Finally) Visiting North Korea

By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi will make his first trip to Pyongyang later this week.

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