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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.

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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.
February 19, 2016

5 Arrested in Raid on Chinese Bank in Spain

By Shannon Tiezzi
5 ICBC Spain directors were arrested on suspicion of money laundering and tax evasion.

February 19, 2016

Australia's Foreign Minister Gets Chilly Welcome in China

By Shannon Tiezzi
Julie Bishop is challenged on defense ties with Japan and the South China Sea during her visit to Beijing.
February 18, 2016

Confirmed: China Deploys Missiles to Disputed South China Sea Island

By Shannon Tiezzi
U.S. and Taiwanese defense officials confirm reports that China set up missile defense systems on Woody Island.

February 17, 2016

US Senate Votes to Give Chinese Embassy a New Address: 1 Liu Xiaobo Plaza

By Shannon Tiezzi
A small but telling example of US election politicking affecting the U.S.-China relationship.

February 17, 2016

China to Establish Antarctic Air Squadron in 2016

By Shannon Tiezzi
The new squadron is part of a larger attempt to expand China's presence in the Antarctic.

February 16, 2016

Japan's Economic Prospects in 2016

By Shannon Tiezzi
Tamim Bayoumi of the PIIE on Japan's economic state and what's next for Abenomics
February 13, 2016

UK Sees 'Grounds for Concern' About Hong Kong's Freedoms

By Shannon Tiezzi
In its latest report to Parliament, London warns that freedoms in Hong Kong are facing "unprecedented pressure."

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