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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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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.
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?