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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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May 09, 2018

China, North Korea Hold Second Summit

By Shannon Tiezzi
Amid a flurry of Korea-centered diplomacy, Xi and Kim make sure they are still on the same page.
May 02, 2018

Xi Jinping and the Third Chinese Revolution

By Shannon Tiezzi
An interview with Elizabeth Economy, author of The Third Revolution: Xi Jinping and the New Chinese State

April 27, 2018

The Moon-Kim Summit: What You Need to Know

By Shannon Tiezzi
The main accomplishments of the meeting, from denuclearization to the peace treaty.

April 27, 2018

Despite Chinese Pressure, Taiwan Keeps Its Press Free

By Shannon Tiezzi
While much of Asia backslides, Taiwan remains a bastion of media freedom.

April 26, 2018

India, Pakistan Defense Ministers Take Part in SCO Meeting

By Shannon Tiezzi
It was the first time new members India and Pakistan sent their top defense officials to the gathering.
April 13, 2018

Duterte's China Convergence Continues

By Shannon Tiezzi
In China, the Philippine leader advances cooperation in the economic, defense, and media sectors.

April 10, 2018

China, Russia 'Show Americans' Their Close Relationship

By Shannon Tiezzi
Twin visits to Russia by China's foreign and defense ministers send a clear signal of China-Russia cooperation.
April 05, 2018

Trade Wars: China Strikes Back

By Shannon Tiezzi
China unveils tariffs on $50 billion in U.S. imports, mirroring the Trump administration's penalties on Chinese goods.

April 04, 2018

Carl Minzner on China's Post-Reform Era

By Shannon Tiezzi
Discussing one-man rule, the re-Partyization of the bureaucracy, and the end of China's reform era.

April 04, 2018

China Renews 'All Weather Friendship' With Zimbabwe's New President

By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing pivoted quickly to embrace Mugabe's successor, and now welcomes President Mnangagwa for a state visit.

March 29, 2018

China, North Korea Extol 'Traditional Friendship' After Kim Jong-un's Beijing Visit

By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing and Pyongyang signal a return to a the sort of close relationship enjoyed under previous leaders.
March 28, 2018

Chinese Foreign Minister's Russia Visit Postponed Amid Nerve Agent Accusations

By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite the change of schedule, China continues to cleave close to Russia during the current crisis.

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