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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.
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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.