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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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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?
November 10, 2016

Is Donald Trump Really Good News for China?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Some of Trump's foreign policy pronouncements are music to China's ears -- others are anathema.

November 04, 2016

Cross-Strait Relations Caught in a Time Warp

By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing is dusting off the cross-strait playbook it used under the last DPP president. Will the old approach still work?
October 29, 2016

Can China Finally Solve Its Corruption Problem?

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Party's sixth plenum was an attempt to do just that.

October 06, 2016

2 Dueling Visions of Human Rights in China

By Shannon Tiezzi
U.S. CECC annual report and China's own human rights action plan showcase starkly different concepts of "human rights."

September 29, 2016

Duterte Calls for End to US-Philippine Military Exercises, Part of Tilt Toward China

By Shannon Tiezzi
Duterte once again rolls back the U.S. alliance, even while eagerly expressing hopes for ties with China.

September 09, 2016

China Building on Scarborough Shoal? Don't Hold Your Breath.

By Shannon Tiezzi
For diplomatic and strategic reasons, now is not the time for Beijing to make such a risky move.
August 31, 2016

3 Years on, Where Does China’s Silk Road Stand?

By Shannon Tiezzi
A look at the successes and complications of Xi’s signature project.

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