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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 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.
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.

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