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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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December 25, 2015

China, South Korea Hold Maritime Talks

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Pu Zhiqiang, gay rights in China, the China-Nepal border, and more. China links.
December 24, 2015

China Defends Controversial Anti-Terror Law

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's draft anti-terror law -- the bane of foreign tech firms -- is moving closer to becoming reality.

December 24, 2015

Japan: China Sent Armed Coast Guard Vessel Near Disputed Islands

By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, China sent an armed vessel into disputed waters near the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.

December 23, 2015

China and Iraq Announce Strategic Partnership

By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite the development of ties, the relationship remains largely founded on Iraqi oil and gas.

December 23, 2015

China Unveils Economic Strategy for 2016

By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing is getting serious about supply-side reforms for 2016.
December 22, 2015

China Will Invite Syrian Government, Opposition for Peace Talks

By Shannon Tiezzi
China appears ready to play a more active role in the Syrian peace process.

December 22, 2015

Construction Waste Landslide Buries 85 in Shenzhen

By Shannon Tiezzi
As rescuers try to dig out possible survivors, media question why the dump was still active despite safety violations.
December 19, 2015

China's Minister of Public Security Outlines Anti-Terrorism Agenda

By Shannon Tiezzi
Guo Shengkun urged a stronger response to terrorism, and he has plenty of ideas on what needs to be done.

December 19, 2015

China Brings Push for Cyber Sovereignty to the UN

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, links on the Moranbong Band, the Taiwan arms sale, and the South China Sea. Your weekly China news roundup.

December 18, 2015

China, Russia Try to Brave Economic Headwinds

By Shannon Tiezzi
Prime Minister Medvedev and Premier Li recommit to closer economic ties, despite lackluster trade numbers for 2015.

December 18, 2015

On Taiwan Arms Sales, China's Bark May Be Worse Than Its Bite

By Shannon Tiezzi
Putting Beijing's response to the U.S. arms sale to Taiwan in some historical context.
December 17, 2015

China-Myanmar Relations Under the NLD

By Shannon Tiezzi
Yun Sun talks with The Diplomat about the future of China-Myanmar relationship.

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