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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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February 27, 2016

Taiwan's TPP Odyssey

By Shannon Tiezzi
Domestic issues (like pork imports) pose just as much of a challenge to Taiwan's TPP dreams as Beijing does.
February 26, 2016

China Gives Nod to New UN Sanctions on North Korea

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Taiwan debates cross-strait nomenclature, Xi's media control strategy, and a Djibouti base update. Friday links.

February 26, 2016

China Earmarks $15.3 Billion to Combat Unemployment From Industrial Reform

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's "supply-side reform" could lead to massive lay-offs; Beijing is working to limit the damage.

February 26, 2016

US, China Near Agreement on North Korean Sanctions

By Shannon Tiezzi
Nearly two months after Pyongyang's nuclear test, UN Security Council is finally close to agreeing on a response.

February 25, 2016

China Warns THAAD Deployment Could Destroy South Korea Ties 'in an Instant'

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's ambassador to South Korea sends a dire warning about the impact of THAAD on bilateral ties.
February 24, 2016

China's Foreign Trade Dropped 8 Percent in 2015

By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite the glum news, Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng remains upbeat about trade growth in 2016.

February 24, 2016

North Korea, South China Sea Dominate US-China Talks

By Shannon Tiezzi
John Kerry and Wang Yi hail "significant progress" on a UN resolution on North Korea.
February 24, 2016

Eyeing Potential Threat From North Korea, Seoul Revisits Anti-Terror Bill

By Shannon Tiezzi
South Korea's ruling party, citing terror threats from Pyongyang, urges passage of a long-stalled anti-terror bill.

February 23, 2016

Meet the Chinese Air Force's New Drone-Tracking Unit

By Shannon Tiezzi
From the details, it appears the main concern is regulating civilian drone flights.

February 23, 2016

Chinese Warships Visit Thailand, Cambodia on Goodwill Tour

By Shannon Tiezzi
Next stop: the Spratly Islands.

February 20, 2016

Xi Wants Chinese Media to Be 'Publicity Fronts' for the CCP

By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi Jinping continues to emphasize the need for Party control of Chinese media -- a worrying sign for journalists.
February 20, 2016

China Hits Back at International Criticisms Over South China Sea Missiles

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, updates to previous reports on Ling Wancheng, Cornwallis Reef, and Liu Xiaobo Plaza. Friday China links.

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