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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 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.
December 14, 2016

The Past and Future of US-Taiwan Relations: A Conversation With Lung-Chu Chen

By Shannon Tiezzi
Examining the legal basis for U.S.-Taiwan relations, and what needs to be changed in the 21st century.

December 09, 2016

The EU’s Own 'Pivot to Asia'

By The Diplomat
An interview with Fraser Cameron.

December 09, 2016

Coming Soon: The Next Big Clue to the Future of US-Taiwan Relations

By Shannon Tiezzi
Will Tsai Ing-wen stop in the U.S. on her way to Central America next month? If so, who will she meet?

December 03, 2016

Trump's Taiwan Phone Call: China Reacts

By Shannon Tiezzi
China tries to be both stern and dismissive, even while Taiwan outlines the content of the conversation.
December 02, 2016

Why Is Counterterrorism Cooperation So Difficult?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Every country agrees terrorism is a threat. So why is it so hard to get states to work together?

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