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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 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."
February 13, 2016

From South China Sea to California, Chinese Celebrate the Lunar New Year

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, an update on the Tainan earthquake, Yan Xuetong, and what to do about North Korea. Friday China links.

February 12, 2016

Can China Jump-Start Its Maritime Silk Road in 2016?

By Shannon Tiezzi
A Chinese official mentions plans for the MSR in 2016 -- but nothing truly new.

February 12, 2016

US Congress Close to Passing New Sanctions on North Korea

By Shannon Tiezzi
Yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed a bill calling for tough new sanctions that could impact China as well.

February 10, 2016

Why China Dreads a Hillary Clinton Presidency

By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese leaders got to know Clinton well when she was secretary of state -- and didn't much like what they saw.
February 09, 2016

Fires, Gunshots, and Violence Mar Latest Hong Kong Protest

By Shannon Tiezzi
Support for street food vendors in Mong Kok turned into a violent clash between protesters and police.

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