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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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April 25, 2017

Amitai Etzioni on Avoiding War with China

By Shannon Tiezzi
The author discusses US-China relations and how to avoid a war between the two powers.
April 25, 2017

Chinese Naval Shipbuilding: Measuring the Waves

By Shannon Tiezzi
An interview with Andrew S. Erickson

April 21, 2017

North Korea in the Spotlight as South Korea’s Presidential Race Tightens

By Shannon Tiezzi
As the North Korea threat grows, a dark horse consolidates support.

April 08, 2017

Trump-Xi Summit: Much Ado About Nothing?

By Shannon Tiezzi
The feel-good vibes from the meeting were drowned out amid questions regarding the U.S. strike on Syria.

April 06, 2017

What’s on the Agenda for the Trump-Xi Meeting?

By Shannon Tiezzi
To no one's surprise, trade and North Korea top the list. What else will make it into the conversations?
March 28, 2017

China's Premier Li Tours Australia, New Zealand

By Shannon Tiezzi
Economics topped the agenda, as usual for China-Australia and China-New Zealand ties.

March 22, 2017

Israel and China a 'Marriage Made in Heaven,' Says Netanyahu

By Shannon Tiezzi
Though security cooperation remains limited, the two sides are pushing forward on trade and technology.
March 03, 2017

What Tensions? 'Friendship' on Display as North Korean Official Visits China

By Shannon Tiezzi
Vice Foreign Minister Ri Kil-song is in Beijing, the first such high-level visit in nine months.

February 28, 2017

High-Ranking Chinese Envoy Visits Trump's Washington: What's on the Agenda?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Details are scarce about Yang Jiechi's trip to the United States.

February 03, 2017

Ban Ki-moon Won't Run for South Korean President After All

By Shannon Tiezzi
Citing "slander" and "fake news," the former UN secretary general abandons his political ambitions.

January 20, 2017

Taiwan’s Message to Trump: We’re No ‘Bargaining Chip’

By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan's U.S. representative lays out a vision for the relationship under a new U.S. administration.
December 18, 2016

China Says Will Hand Over Captured US Drone, All Actions 'Professional and Responsible'

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Ministry of Defense statement has worrying implications for China's ambitions in the South China Sea.

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