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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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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.
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.

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