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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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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.
May 20, 2016

It's Official: Taiwan Has a New President

By Shannon Tiezzi
Tsai Ing-wen official assumes office with promises of economic, political, and social reform.

May 17, 2016

David Shambaugh on China's Future

By Shannon Tiezzi
An interview with David Shambaugh on the possible paths China can take.
May 10, 2016

Interview: Anja Manuel

By Shannon Tiezzi
How China and India will shape the world.

May 06, 2016

Chinese Military Targets College Students With Its Latest Weapon: Rap Music

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's military steps up its publicity game, in hopes of bringing in more educated recruits.

May 03, 2016

Taiwan-Japan Fishing Dispute Heats Up

By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan sends Coast Guard and military vessels to enforce its right to fish in what Japan claims as its EEZ.

April 29, 2016

China Passes Foreign NGO Law Amid National Security Push

By Shannon Tiezzi
China implements new restrictions on foreign NGOs, despite heavy criticism from abroad
April 22, 2016

Is China Gearing up for Another 'People's War'?

By Shannon Tiezzi
China is urging average citizens to join the fight to defend national security.

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