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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.

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December 08, 2015

Red Alert: Beijing Warns of Heavy Air Pollution

By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, Beijing issues its highest air pollution warning.
December 08, 2015

ISIS Releases Chinese-Language Propaganda Video

By Shannon Tiezzi
The song urges Muslims to "wake up" after a century of humiliation.

December 06, 2015

The New China-Africa Relations: 4 Trends to Watch

By Shannon Tiezzi
The first China-Africa summit since 2006 provides clues about the future of China's role on the continent.

December 05, 2015

China and the Curious Case of the OPM Hack

By Shannon Tiezzi
Rumors and reports on the OPM hack, plus China-Africa, nuclear power, and Beijing's smog. Friday China links.

December 04, 2015

China, Bangladesh Pledge Deeper Military Cooperation

By Shannon Tiezzi
Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq visited Beijing on Thursday.
December 04, 2015

China, Thailand Sign Rail, Rice, and Rubber Deals

By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite disagreements on details, China and Thailand move forward with a $9.7 billion railway deal.

December 03, 2015

Philippine FM: China’s 9-Dash Line a ‘Berlin Wall of the Sea’

By Shannon Tiezzi
Before an arbitral tribunal, the Philippines' foreign secretary slams China's actions in the South China Sea.
December 03, 2015

China's President Xi Visits 'All-Weather Friend' Zimbabwe

By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi's stop in Zimbabwe provides a glimpse of the pros and cons of economic dependence on China.

December 02, 2015

US, China Open New High-Level Cyber Talks

By Shannon Tiezzi
The dialogue on cybercrime announced during Xi's visit to the U.S. holds its first round of talks.

December 02, 2015

On World AIDS Day, China Looks at Its ‘Mild Pandemic’

By Shannon Tiezzi
China has come a long way in the fight against AIDS, but lack of education and cultural stigmas are hindering efforts.

December 01, 2015

China's Plan for a New, Improved Military

By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi Jinping just outlined an ambitious plan for military reforms, but implementation will take years.
December 01, 2015

China's President Arrives in Paris for Final Push on Climate Deal

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's position on climate change has evolved considerably, but there are still serious obstacles to a Paris deal.

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