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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 19, 2015

What to Expect From Xi's Historic Visit to the UK

By Shannon Tiezzi
Expect trade (and a groundbreaking nuclear power deal) to top the agenda during the Chinese president's trip to London.
October 18, 2015

Taiwan's Ruling Party Ousts Its Presidential Candidate

By Shannon Tiezzi
It's official: Hung Hsiu-chu is out, and Eric Chu is in. But will it make a difference?

October 16, 2015

China Won't 'Militarize' the South China Sea -- But It Will Build Military Facilities There

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Foreign Ministry confirms that China will establish "necessary military facilities" in the South China Sea.

October 14, 2015

China, Japan Hold High-Level Talks, Prepare for Trilateral Summit

By Shannon Tiezzi
Yang Jiechi's trip to Tokyo is a positive sign, but improvements in China-Japan relations still lack substance.

October 13, 2015

It’s Official: Okinawa Governor Withdraws Permission for US Base Construction

By Shannon Tiezzi
Governor Takeshi Onaga makes good on a promise to exhaust every means to halt the base construction.
October 10, 2015

Top Chinese Official Arrives in North Korea for Bilateral Talks

By Shannon Tiezzi
Liu Yunshan is the first high-ranking Chinese official to visit North Korea in 4 years.

October 09, 2015

China ‘Will Absolutely Not Permit’ Territorial Violations in South China Sea

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, US-China cyber cooperation, the PLAN in Poland, and more on China's Nobel Prize winner. Friday China links.
October 09, 2015

What Taiwan-Japan Relations Might Look Like in 2016

By Shannon Tiezzi
Tsai Ing-wen's visit to Japan provides a glimpse of the importance she ascribes to the Taiwan-Japan relationship.

October 08, 2015

US Navy Ready to Sail Within 12 Nautical Miles of China's Artificial Islands in the South China Sea

By Shannon Tiezzi
Two reports say the long-awaited freedom of navigation operations may commence in the next weeks or even days.

October 08, 2015

Does China Approve of Russia’s Airstrikes in Syria?

By Shannon Tiezzi
China may be sympathetic to Russia's motives, but it's not sold on the idea of military intervention.

October 08, 2015

Taiwan’s KMT Moves to Replace Its Presidential Candidate

By Shannon Tiezzi
Facing disastrous polls, Taiwan's ruling party will officially consider options for replacing nominee Hung Hsiu-chu.
October 07, 2015

What Does China Think of the TPP?

By Shannon Tiezzi
China is taking a wait-and-see approach on the U.S.-led trade deal.

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