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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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March 14, 2018

China's Massive Government Overhaul: What You Need to Know

By Shannon Tiezzi
A brief rundown of the changes and what they reveal about Beijing's priorities and ambitions.
March 11, 2018

What Does a Trump-Kim Meeting Mean for China?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite relief that war seems less likely, there are concerns about China’s lack of input in the current round of diplomacy.

March 09, 2018

What China Thinks About the Korean Thaw

By Shannon Tiezzi
In his annual press conference, the Chinese foreign minister gave the most in-depth comments on the subject so far.

March 07, 2018

Blue House: North Korea Agrees to Talk Denuclearization With the US

By Shannon Tiezzi
A South Korean delegation returned from Pyongyang with news of a breakthrough.

March 03, 2018

US Paves Way for High-Level Exchanges With Taiwan

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Taiwan Travel Act has passed the Senate, and now heads to Trump's desk for a signature.
March 01, 2018

China Sends Envoy to Talk Trade as Trump Mulls Tariffs

By Shannon Tiezzi
Amid reports of imminent U.S. trade action against China, Liu He arrives to talk with U.S. officials.

February 27, 2018

Why Does Xi Jinping Care About Being President?

By Shannon Tiezzi
History has proven that title to be all-but-meaningless. So why is it so important for Xi Jinping to keep it?
February 24, 2018

What Will Taiwan's Cabinet Shake-up Mean for Cross-Strait Relations?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan's foreign affairs, defense, national security, and cross-strait portfolios get reshuffled.

February 16, 2018

A Cross-Strait Chill? You Wouldn't Know It From Taiwan's Economic Data.

By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan posted higher-than-expected growth in 2017, and is predicting solid numbers for this year as well.

February 13, 2018

Is This the Year China Gets Serious About Ending Rural Poverty?

By Shannon Tiezzi
China has long spoken of a 'war on poverty,' but recent signs suggest it might be even more of a focus in 2018.

February 10, 2018

US VP Avoids North Koreans, Stresses 'Maximum Pressure' Ahead of Olympics

By Shannon Tiezzi
Is Pence's hard line on North Korea evidence of a split in the US-South Korea alliance?
February 09, 2018

Rebutting Spying Allegations, China Pledges to Be Africa's 'Most Reliable' Partner

By Shannon Tiezzi
The chair of the African Union Commission visits China after a report claims Beijing bugged the AU building.

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