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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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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.