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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 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.
February 05, 2016

Pakistan Will Provide 'Special Force' to Defend Chinese Investments

By Shannon Tiezzi
Islamabad will provide 10,000 troops just to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and companies along the CPEC.

February 04, 2016

Facing Economic Headwinds, China Predicts Slower Growth in 2016

By Shannon Tiezzi
China set its floor for GDP growth in 2016 at 6.5 percent, but is determined to keep that pace for the next four years.

February 04, 2016

China: North Korea's Nuclear Tests a 'Slap in the Face' for US

By Shannon Tiezzi
China is "seriously concerned" about North Korea's upcoming missile test, but thinks the U.S. is partly to blame.

February 03, 2016

China's Plan for 'Orderly' Hukou Reform

By Shannon Tiezzi
China wants to grant hukous to 100 million migrants by 2020, but will be slow and selective in its reform.
February 02, 2016

It's Official: China's Military Has 5 New Theater Commands

By Shannon Tiezzi
China scrapped its seven military regions in favor of five theater commands.

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