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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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November 01, 2018

China's Number of Births Just Keeps Dropping

By Shannon Tiezzi
The two-child policy is helping, but not enough to turn the tide of a looming demographic crisis.
October 24, 2018

Is the Crown Jewel of the Belt and Road Losing Its Shine?

By Shannon Tiezzi
A new report suggests that Pakistan’s new government is rethinking CPEC. What does that mean for the whole BRI?

October 10, 2018

Facing Chinese Pressure, Taiwan’s President Tsai Seeks ‘Survival Niche’

By Shannon Tiezzi
Tsai Ing-wen promises to stay the course on cross-strait relations, while pursuing “values-based diplomacy” abroad.

October 05, 2018

Pence on Political Interference: ‘China Wants a Different American President’

By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. vice president accused China of “meddling” in U.S. politics in a harshly critical speech.

October 02, 2018

Another US-China Dialogue Bites the Dust

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomatic and Security Dialogue joins economic talks in the dustbin of U.S.-China relations.
September 28, 2018

Is China Really Interfering in the US Elections?

By Shannon Tiezzi
History suggests it's definitely possible, but so far the Trump administration hasn't made a convincing case.

September 20, 2018

US, China Both Remain Defiant as Trade War Deepens

By Shannon Tiezzi
Another $260 billion in total tariffs is set to take effect between the U.S. and China. Both sides are claiming they'll be fine.
September 12, 2018

Xi Is Attending the Eastern Economic Forum. What Took Him So Long?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Other regional leaders have made multiple appearances at the annual event in Vladivostok. This is Xi's first.

September 05, 2018

FOCAC 2018: Rebranding China in Africa

By Shannon Tiezzi
Slight shifts in focus reveal China's attempts to shed accusations of “neocolonialism” once and for all.

September 01, 2018

Interview: Leta Hong Fincher

By Shannon Tiezzi
“We are witnessing an extraordinary moment in modern Chinese history… Growing numbers of women are angry about the misogyny and injustice in their lives.”

August 30, 2018

US Congress Members Want Sanctions on China Over Xinjiang Crackdown

By Shannon Tiezzi
A bipartisan letter calls for Global Magnitsky Act sanctions in response to “the ongoing human rights crisis” in Xinjiang.
August 29, 2018

Is the Trade War Impacting US Views of China?

By Shannon Tiezzi
A new survey hints at the (limited) impact of government policy on public opinion.

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