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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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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.
February 13, 2019
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Kazakh-Chinese Refugee
By Shannon Tiezzi
A Chinese-born Kazakh was fighting deportation in Uzbekistan. Now no one is sure where he is.
February 12, 2019
Why Is Turkey Breaking Its Silence on China’s Uyghurs?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Anger at home has finally forced Ankara to break with its enthusiastic embrace of Beijing.
February 08, 2019
China Investigates Blood Plasma Products Potentially Tainted With HIV
By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese authorities warned hospitals that a batch of blood products could be tainted the AIDS virus.
February 01, 2019
China’s Venezuela Headache
By Shannon Tiezzi
With billions in loans at stake, China is finding itself embroiled in the South American country’s political crisis.
January 11, 2019
After Latest US-China Talks, Where Does the Trade Truce Stand?
By Shannon Tiezzi
China doesn't seem to be offering much more than it already has. Will that be enough for Trump?
January 01, 2019
Shane McLeod on Papua New Guinea After APEC
By Shannon Tiezzi
“The test will be whether PNG will, in the short, medium, and long term, be able to realize the benefits of hosting.”
December 21, 2018
US Slaps Cyberespionage Charges on 2 Chinese Intelligence Officers
By Shannon Tiezzi
The move signals that, trade war truce aside, serious tensions remain in the economic relationship.
December 19, 2018
Xi's Scary Interpretation of the Last 40 Years of Chinese History
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi's major takeaway, according to a public speech celebrating reform and opening, is that the CCP is perfect.
December 01, 2018
Adrian Zenz on China's Xinjiang Re-Education Campaign
By Shannon Tiezzi
“Uyghurs are being intimidated to the extent that they won’t even dream of disobeying the Party.”
November 29, 2018
Trump's No-Lose Trade War Fantasy
By Shannon Tiezzi
Based on recent interviews, the U.S. president believes his tariffs have no downside. That should worry China.
November 22, 2018
China-Philippines Relations: Can the 'Rainbow' Last?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi's visit was a feel-good exercise, spotlighting cooperation on the Belt and Road and even the South China Sea.