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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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October 28, 2023

After 5 Year Absence, China’s Foreign Minister Visits Washington

By Shannon Tiezzi
During Wang Yi's visit, both sides emphasized the importance of dialogue, but were tight-lipped on what, exactly, was being discussed.
October 24, 2023

Michael Kugelman on Pakistani Politics After Nawaz Sharif’s Return

By Shannon Tiezzi
"One can't rule out anything in Pakistani politics, which are nothing if not unpredictable."

October 20, 2023

Rohan Gunaratna on the Roots of Sri Lanka’s Deadly Easter Sunday Attacks

By Shannon Tiezzi
The counterterrorism expert and author of “Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Massacre: Lessons for the International Community” explains how religious extremism manifested in Sri Lanka's deadliest terror attack.

October 19, 2023

How China Is Remaking the Belt and Road

By Shannon Tiezzi
Key takeaways from the third Belt and Road Forum for the future of the global initiative.

October 18, 2023

Which World Leaders Came to China’s 3rd Belt and Road Forum?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Top-level representation dropped to a new low, based largely on a lack of interest from European states.
October 12, 2023

China’s 3rd Belt and Road Forum Finally Gets a Date

By Shannon Tiezzi
The big event is happening October 17and 18. The question now is: who will show up?

October 10, 2023

Ian Johnson on the ‘Sparks’ Illuminating China’s Hidden History

By Shannon Tiezzi
“In terms of China, the dominant storyline is the surveillance state has won; China is a lost cause. My book shows that this isn’t the case.”
October 10, 2023

China’s Toothless Response to the Israel-Hamas War

By Shannon Tiezzi
China is going out of its way to avoid any criticism of Hamas for the brutal attacks over the weekend, while calling for “restraint.”

October 01, 2023

Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor on Maldives’ Presidential Election

By Shannon Tiezzi
What does Maldives’ new president mean for the country’s future?

September 12, 2023

How China’s Belt and Road Took Over the World

By Shannon Tiezzi
Mapping the BRI's growth over its first 10 years – and its transformation from a Eurasian transit corridor to an initiative with global scope.

August 31, 2023

Can Economic Ties Continue to Power China-US Relations?

By Shannon Tiezzi
A visit to China by the U.S. commerce secretary saw more deliverables than any other recent exchange, but there are still hard limits on what can be achieved.
August 30, 2023

Fukushima Wastewater Release Roils China-Japan Relations

By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing has been relentless in its criticism, and both sides have complained of harassment as the controversy grows.

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