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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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June 14, 2019

What China Is Saying About the Hong Kong Protests

By Shannon Tiezzi
In the upside-down world of Chinese state media, the extradition bill is actually supported by most Hong Kongers.
June 06, 2019

Can China and Russia Cash in on Their 'Best Period' of Relations?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite strategic convergence, and a public bromance between Putin and Xi, China-Russia economic relations remain underdeveloped.

May 31, 2019

Is China Ready to Take Its Economic Coercion Into the Open?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Previous moves targeting Japan, the Philippines, and South Korea, have all been pointedly unofficial.

May 18, 2019

The Cruel Irony of China’s Celebration of Asian Cultures

By Shannon Tiezzi
A week-long event dedicated to Asian diversity is laughable in the face of China’s attempts to eradicate Uyghur culture.

May 17, 2019

Huawei, China, and Trump’s Trade War

By Shannon Tiezzi
What to make of a Huawei ban as trade tensions between the U.S. and China soar.
May 01, 2019

Darcie Draudt on President Moon's 2-Year Anniversary

By Shannon Tiezzi
How is South Korea’s Moon Jae-in faring two years into his presidency?

April 27, 2019

Who Is (and Who Isn't) Attending China's 2nd Belt and Road Forum?

By Shannon Tiezzi
The list of attendees tells us a lot about how the BRI has progressed in the last two years.
April 12, 2019

China, Myanmar Extol ‘Eternal’ Friendship as Commander-in-Chief Visits Beijing

By Shannon Tiezzi
Min Aung Hlaing made it clear he appreciates China’s support, and will back the Belt and Road in return.

March 27, 2019

Xi Jinping in Europe: A Tale of 2 Countries

By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi’s receptions in Italy and France were markedly different. So were the benefits for the hosts – but not in the way you’d expect.

March 19, 2019

Yukon Huang on China's Foreign Investment Law and US-China Trade Friction

By Shannon Tiezzi
Huang discusses the prospects for continued economic reform in China and the outlook for a US-China trade deal.

March 14, 2019

China Once Again Blocks India's Bid to List JeM Founder as Global Terrorist

By Shannon Tiezzi
For the fourth time in 10 years, China put a “technical hold” on the proposal to sanction Masood Azhar.
March 01, 2019

Why China Isn't Mourning the Collapse of the Trump-Kim Summit

By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing remains upbeat even after an early end to the Hanoi summit, and for good reason.

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