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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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January 06, 2016
China Defends Airstrip Construction in the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
After the first test landing on a new runway in the Spratly, China is highlighting the civilian uses for its airstrip.
January 05, 2016
China Suspends Stock Market Trading After 7 Percent Drop
By Shannon Tiezzi
A new "circuit-breaker" mechanism for China's stock market kicked in on its first day in effect.
January 05, 2016
The New Military Force in Charge of China’s Nuclear Weapons
By Shannon Tiezzi
Goodbye Second Artillery Force; hello PLA Rocket Force.
January 01, 2016
Confirmed: China Is Building a Second Aircraft Carrier
By Shannon Tiezzi
The carrier will be China’s second, but the first to be indigenously-built.
January 01, 2016
Chinese Company Wins Contract for Deep Sea Port in Myanmar
By Shannon Tiezzi
CITIC Group has won a contract to develop a port in Kyaukpyu on the Bay of Bengal.
December 31, 2015
Top North Korean Official Dies in Car Crash
By Shannon Tiezzi
The death of Kim Yang-gon will affect Pyongyang's relations with its neighbors, China and South Korea.
December 31, 2015
Philippines to (Finally) Join China's Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
By Shannon Tiezzi
After months of debate, Manila will become the last founding member of the AIIB.
December 30, 2015
China's First Stealth Fighter Is About to Enter Production
By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese media reports suggest the J-20 is ready for production, ahead of schedule.
December 30, 2015
South Korea’s ‘Comfort Women’ Reject Deal With Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Critics reject the landmark deal as political expediency that does not adequately address the victims' concerns.
December 29, 2015
Philippine 'Freedom Voyage' Lands on Disputed Island in South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Defying China and the Philippine government, an activist group lands 47 people on Thitu Island.
December 29, 2015
China's New Anti-Terrorism Law
By Shannon Tiezzi
There's much more to China's anti-terror law than the few sections dealing with tech providers.
December 25, 2015
China Hosts Syrian Foreign Minister
By Shannon Tiezzi
As promised, China hosted a Syrian government delegation this week to talk about the peace process.