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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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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.
November 21, 2018

In Brunei, China Woos Rival South China Sea Claimant

By Shannon Tiezzi
Economic help is far more important to Brunei than the maritime disputes. That's music to China's ears.

November 16, 2018

Xi Arrives in Papua New Guinea for First-Ever Visit by a Chinese President

By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi Jinping hopes to defend – and expand – China’s role in the Pacific.

November 10, 2018

How to 'Rewrite the Hong Kong Story'

By Shannon Tiezzi
An interview with Christine Loh and Richard Cullen on their new book.

November 07, 2018

Is a Thaw Coming in US-China Relations?

By Shannon Tiezzi
There are hopeful signs on several fronts, from trade issues to security ties.
November 06, 2018

China Opens First Import Expo With Veiled Warning to Trump

By Shannon Tiezzi
Globalization cannot be stopped by anyone, Xi warned as he welcomed other countries to boost exports to China.

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