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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 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.
February 09, 2016

After North Korea Rocket Launch, China Pushes Back Against THAAD

By Shannon Tiezzi
In official statements and media commentaries, China keeps making the case against THAAD.

February 09, 2016

38 Dead, 120 Missing After Taiwan Earthquake Collapses Apartment Building

By Shannon Tiezzi
As rescuers worked to find survivors, officials promised to look into the possibility of shoddy construction.
February 07, 2016

North Korea Launches Rocket; US, South Korea Consider THAAD

By Shannon Tiezzi
North Korea conducted a missile launch on Sunday, prompting outrage from Seoul and Washington.

February 06, 2016

China Finds 123 People Responsible for Fatal Tianjin Explosions

By Shannon Tiezzi
The State Council has found 123 people responsible for the August disaster in Tianjin.

February 06, 2016

Did China’s Anti-Corruption Drive Lead to an 'Intelligence Windfall' for the US?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, China's biggest deal-maker, aid to Syrian refugees, and the newest propaganda rap hit. Your China links.

February 05, 2016

Chinese Media: Our Artificial Islands Are Better Than Vietnam's

By Shannon Tiezzi
A Chinese media report claims that Vietnamese land reclamation on a Spratly reef was washed away in a typhoon.
February 05, 2016

'Nearly All' Australian Patrols in South China Sea Are Challenged by China

By Shannon Tiezzi
Australia's air force chief said more and more Australian patrol flights were being warned away by China.

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