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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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March 15, 2016

China's Plan for Lawfare in the Maritime Domain

By Shannon Tiezzi
"Lawfare" at work in the maritime domain.
March 12, 2016

North Korea, Syria Headline China-Russia Talks

By Shannon Tiezzi
With China's foreign minister in Russia, bilateral issues took a back seat to crises in the Korean Peninsula and Syria.

March 12, 2016

China's $1.4 Billion Port City in Sri Lanka Gets the Green Light

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, "two sessions," Caixin on censorship, mass incidents, and Xi's cult of personality. Friday China links.

March 11, 2016

What's Behind China's Offer of Military Aid to Afghanistan?

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's concerns about Afghan stability are real, but direct military aid will remain limited.

March 10, 2016

China Starts Enacting Sanctions on North Korea

By Shannon Tiezzi
China is tightening trade restrictions on North Korea after the latest round of UN sanctions.
March 09, 2016

China's Foreign Minister: No Cause for Optimism in China-Japan Relations

By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite advances in 2015, Wang Yi sees an uncertain future ahead for China-Japan relations.

March 08, 2016

US Looks to Sanction Chinese Telecoms Firm for Trade With Iran

By Shannon Tiezzi
The proposed sanctions against ZTE stem from its plan to export U.S. equipment to Iran back in 2012.
March 08, 2016

4 Takeaways from China's Economic Blueprint

By Shannon Tiezzi
What's different -- and what's not -- about China's economic planning for the next five years.

March 05, 2016

It's Official: US, South Korea Begin Talks on THAAD

By Shannon Tiezzi
A joint working group to discuss the U.S. missile defense system held its first meeting on Friday.

March 05, 2016

China’s Defense Budget to Grow 7-8 Percent

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Xi Jinping's inner circle, Nepal-China ties, and Chinese censors at work. Your Friday China links.

March 04, 2016

Another Chinese Citizen Killed in Laos

By Shannon Tiezzi
Yet another violent attack on Chinese workers could threaten China's investment projects in Laos.
March 04, 2016

What One North Korean Abduction Might Mean for US-Japan Relations

By Shannon Tiezzi
If a U.S. citizen is found to have been abducted by North Korea, it could highlight an issue that has long bedeviled Japan.

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