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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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January 14, 2016

North Korea Nuclear Test Reveals the Limits of China-South Korea Cooperation

By Shannon Tiezzi
China-South Korea ties may be at their "best ever," but the two sides are far from united on an approach to Pyongyang.
January 13, 2016

China Powers up Pakistan: The Energy Component of the CPEC

By Shannon Tiezzi
Energy projects tied to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor are supposed to double Pakistan's energy capacity.

January 13, 2016

China's Wanda Group Purchases Hollywood Film Studio

By Shannon Tiezzi
Jurassic World 2 will be brought to you by China: Wanda Group acquires Legendary Entertainment.

January 12, 2016

China Joins Afghanistan, Pakistan, and US for Talks on Afghan Peace Process

By Shannon Tiezzi
A four-nation meeting on Monday discussed the possibility of a return to talks with the Afghan Taliban.

January 09, 2016

Is China's President About to Make His First Trip to the Middle East?

By Shannon Tiezzi
A planned trip in 2015 was scuttled due to regional tensions. Will Xi's 2016 Middle East tour share the same fate?
January 09, 2016

China's Economy: A Bump in the Road or the End of the Road?

By Shannon Tiezzi
The debate on China's economy, plus more on the new aircraft carrier and China-North Korea relations. Friday links.

January 08, 2016

China's Stake in the Saudi Arabia-Iran Clash

By Shannon Tiezzi
China sends an envoy to Riyadh and Tehran to discuss the latest flare-up in tensions.
January 07, 2016

South Korea to Restart Anti-North Propaganda Broadcasts in Response to Nuclear Test

By Shannon Tiezzi
Last summer, North Korea threatened military action unless the broadcasts were stopped.

January 07, 2016

Official: Indonesia Working With China to Investigate Uyghur Terrorist Suspect

By Shannon Tiezzi
The news from Indonesia is the latest sign that Uyghur extremists may be moving abroad.

January 07, 2016

How Will China Respond to North Korea's Nuclear Test?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Looking back at history to predict how Xi Jinping will respond to Pyongyang's latest provocation.

January 06, 2016

Taiwan's Elections: What to Watch For

By Shannon Tiezzi
A look at the potential implications a DPP victory could have for Taiwan, mainland China, and the United States.
January 06, 2016

China, Taiwan Apply Pressure to Japan Over 'Comfort Women' Issue

By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing and Taipei respond to Japan's agreement with South Korea over World War II sex slaves.

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