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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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April 09, 2016

Vietnam to China: Move Your Oil Rig out of the South China Sea

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's HYSY 981 is once again operating near the Gulf of Tonkin, to Vietnam's dismay.
April 09, 2016

What Do the Panama Papers Reveal About China?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, the Great Firewall under fire, OBOR, and China picking up Russia's slack in Kyrgyzstan. Friday China links.

April 07, 2016

Myanmar's Suu Kyi Hosts Chinese Foreign Minister

By Shannon Tiezzi
China and Myanmar are trying to turn over a new leaf in their recently troubled relationship.

April 06, 2016

It's Official: China Is Cracking Down on North Korean Trade

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's Commerce Ministry announces bans on imports of gold, coal, and iron from North Korea.

April 05, 2016

Hong Kong Film Awards Winner Emphasizes Rift With Beijing

By Shannon Tiezzi
And the award for Best Film goes to... no one, according to Chinese state media.
April 02, 2016

Japan's Regional Relationships, as Revealed at the Nuclear Security Summit

By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson on ties with South Korea, China, and the United States.

April 01, 2016

China’s $50 Trillion Plan for a Global Energy Grid

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Scarborough Shoal, Nepal-China military ties, and myth-busting about China's economy. Friday China links.
April 01, 2016

Obama, Xi Put Positive Spin on US-China Relations

By Shannon Tiezzi
The two presidents are seeking to emphasize the positive amid growing tensions.

March 31, 2016

Eight Juxtapositions: Understanding China Through Comparison

By Shannon Tiezzi
Jeffrey Wasserstrom, history professor at UC Irvine, on understanding modern China.

March 31, 2016

Is China's Football Dream Becoming Reality?

By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time in 15 years, China is one step from qualifying for the World Cup.

March 30, 2016

President Xi's Visit to Czech Republic Sparks Praise, Protests

By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi Jinping's visit to Prague crowns two years of deepening ties -- but not everyone is happy about that.
March 29, 2016

KMT's Ousted Presidential Candidate Returns as Party Chair

By Shannon Tiezzi
Hung Hsiu-chu is back -- now can she rebuild a fractured and damaged party?

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