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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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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.
August 18, 2016

'Lovable' Taiwan and Its Soft Power Quest

By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan's deputy minister of culture speaks with The Diplomat.

August 12, 2016

East China Sea: Japan Rescues Chinese Fishermen Near Disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands

By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan saves 6 Chinese fishermen from their sinking vessel after a collision with a Greek cargo ship.

August 11, 2016

Philippines' Former President in Hong Kong to ‘Rekindle Ties With China’

By Shannon Tiezzi
Fidel Ramos will steer clear of the controversial South China Sea case in his discussions with "old friends."

August 09, 2016

Why Do So Many People Assume China's Athletes Are Cheaters?

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Sun Yang-Mack Horton spat is just the latest incident to cast aspersions on a Chinese athlete.
August 03, 2016

Interview: Zachary Abuza on ISIS in Asia

By Shannon Tiezzi, Huang Nan, and Zhang Juan
A closer look at the threat Islamic State poses to the Asia-Pacific.

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