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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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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.
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.

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