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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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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.
June 16, 2018
Here Come the US-China Tariffs
By Shannon Tiezzi
After months of threats and talks, the U.S. announces tariffs will take effect July 6. China is set to retaliate.
June 13, 2018
The Trump-Kim Summit: Good News for China
By Shannon Tiezzi
China saw its proposals put in motion and its role highlighted by Trump.
June 05, 2018
Brace Yourselves: The US-China Trade War Is About to Begin
By Shannon Tiezzi
With less than 2 weeks before tariffs are rolled out, the latest effort at negotiations has come and gone.
May 25, 2018
China Puts the Squeeze on Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
The loss of yet another diplomatic ally -- Burkina Faso -- is just the tip of the iceberg.
May 09, 2018
Ahead of Trump-Kim Summit, North Korea Releases 3 American Prisoners
By Shannon Tiezzi
Trump tweeted that the men were heading back to the United States with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.