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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 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?
March 24, 2016

Taiwan Argues Its South China Sea Case in the Court of Public Opinion

By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan's arguments that Itu Aba is, in fact, an island could benefit China in the upcoming arbitration ruling.

March 24, 2016

Are China and the US Close to Sealing an Investment Treaty?

By Shannon Tiezzi
A former Chinese commerce minister says the agreement is basically done.
March 23, 2016

In China, Nepal's PM Seeks Alternative to India

By Shannon Tiezzi
Nepal's leader arrived in China on Sunday, full of enthusiasm for deepening trade and transportation links.

March 18, 2016

Indonesia Adds 4 Uyghur Militants to Most-Wanted List

By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing warns that the East Turkestan Islamic movement is "intensifying" efforts to infiltrate Indonesia.

March 17, 2016

Did China Just Break Its 'Diplomatic Truce' With Taiwan?

By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time in 8 years, China has recognized one of Taiwan's diplomatic allies.

March 17, 2016

Can China's New Charity Law Fix a Dismal Donation Rate?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese charitable giving ranks at the bottom of the world. A new law aims to fix that.
March 16, 2016

Facing Mekong Drought, China to Release Water From Yunnan Dam

By Shannon Tiezzi
In response to a request from Vietnam, China is discharging water from a dam in Yunnan.

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