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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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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.
August 28, 2018
Communist China’s Crackdown on Labor Protesters
By Shannon Tiezzi
China’s rhetorical embrace of Marx hasn’t prevented the arrests of activists supporting an independent trade union.
August 25, 2018
Latest US-China Trade Talks End With a Whimper
By Shannon Tiezzi
As expected, the latest meeting brought the trade war no closer to an end.
August 02, 2018
China and Laos' Dam Disaster
By Shannon Tiezzi
There are strong political motives behind China's fast response.
July 31, 2018
China’s Belt and Road Makes Inroads in Africa
By Shannon Tiezzi
In Senegal, Rwanda, and Mauritius, China pursues Belt and Road agreements -- with mixed success.
July 21, 2018
China, UAE Upgrade Partnership During Xi's Visit
By Shannon Tiezzi
The UAE's enthusiastic welcome of Xi came alongside new deals.
June 29, 2018
Mattis' Visit to China: Agree to Disagree?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. secretary of defense brings a dose of “reality” to the U.S.-China military relationship.
June 27, 2018
How China Wins Friends and Influences People
By Shannon Tiezzi
A new study from AidData attempts to quantify China's public diplomacy efforts in East Asia.