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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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July 29, 2016

Confirmed: China and Russia to Hold Naval Drills in South China Sea

By Shannon Tiezzi
The September exercises will include both land and sea-based drills, China's Defense Ministry says.
July 27, 2016

Chinese Ex-General Gets Life in Prison for Corruption

By Shannon Tiezzi
Guo Boxiong's conviction is the latest reminder that Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign is going strong.

July 15, 2016

South China Sea Ruling: China Caused 'Irreparable Harm' to Environment

By Shannon Tiezzi
The arbitral tribunal rules that significant environmental damage has been done -- and China is to blame.

July 13, 2016

Taiwan: South China Sea Ruling 'Completely Unacceptable'

By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan denounces the tribunal's decision that Itu Aba is a rock, not an island.

July 12, 2016

China: Tribunal Ruling 'Null and Void', Will Not Affect South China Sea Claims

By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing continues to push its South China Sea claims, though many were struck down by an arbitral tribunal today.
July 01, 2016

It's Official: Formosa Subsidiary Caused Mass Fish Deaths in Vietnam

By Shannon Tiezzi
Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corp accepts the blame, and promises $500 million in compensation for the damage.

July 01, 2016

China Congratulates Philippines' New President Duterte

By Shannon Tiezzi
China hopes to turn over a new leaf in relations with Manila.
June 26, 2016

Did China Just Kill Cross-Strait Relations?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing announces that it suspended cross-strait communications when Tsai Ing-wen assumed office.

June 24, 2016

China's Xi Brings 'Belt and Road' to Serbia, Poland

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Chinese president's trip, complete with business deals, echoed similar visits to other European states.

June 02, 2016

Chinese Peacekeeper Killed in Mali Attack

By Shannon Tiezzi
Four additional Chinese peacekeepers were injured in an attack on the UN base in Gao.

June 01, 2016

Joshua Pollack on North Korea's Nuclear Program

By Shannon Tiezzi
Joshua Pollack on North Korea's ever-evolving nuclear weapons program, and the U.S. response.
May 28, 2016

Taiwan's 'New Era' and the Legislative Yuan

By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, the DPP must transition from an opposition to a governing party in the legislature.

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