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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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December 17, 2015
China's South Sea Fleet Gets Another Guided Missile Destroyer
By Shannon Tiezzi
The latest of China's most advanced guided missile destroyers will likely show up in the South China Sea.
December 16, 2015
China Vows No Compromise on 'Cyber Sovereignty'
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi Jinping doubles down on the controversial concept at the 2nd World Internet Conference.
December 16, 2015
Did Australia Secretly Conduct Its Own Freedom of Navigation Operation in the South China Sea?
By Shannon Tiezzi
An accidental scoop by a BBC reporter suggests so.
December 15, 2015
China Celebrates Paris Climate Change Deal
By Shannon Tiezzi
China claims victory -- and a major leadership role -- in the global agreement on climate change.
December 15, 2015
North Korean Musical Groups Abruptly Cancel Concerts in Beijing
By Shannon Tiezzi
North Korea's State Merited Chorus and the Moranbong Band left China without performing, and with little explanation.
December 12, 2015
US, India Boost Security Ties in Defense Minister Visit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Manohar Parrikar's visit to the U.S. was full of "firsts."
December 11, 2015
China Rejects Accusations of Stonewalling Climate Talks
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, PLA reforms, Chinese students in the U.S., and rumors of a second Chinese base in Africa. Friday links.
December 11, 2015
Korean Man Arrested in Yasukuni Bombing Case
By Shannon Tiezzi
The suspect has both admitted and denied planting explosives at the controversial shrine honoring Japan's war dead.
December 10, 2015
China Pushes Afghanistan, Pakistan Back Toward Peace Process
By Shannon Tiezzi
After the first round of Afghan-Taliban peace talks crumbled, China tried again at the Heart of Asia conference.
December 10, 2015
China Wants Hukous for Its 13 Million Unregistered Citizens
By Shannon Tiezzi
Top Chinese leadership demanded an initiative to grant hukous to China's unofficial citizens.
December 10, 2015
UN Committee Urges China to Halt Torture
By Shannon Tiezzi
A UN report finds that torture remains "deeply entrenched" in China's criminal justice system.
December 09, 2015
China Decries US P-8 Deployment in Singapore as 'Regional Militarization'
By Shannon Tiezzi
In announcing its displeasure with the deal, China is careful to lay the blame on Washington, not Singapore.