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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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September 26, 2015

What to Read on Xi Jinping's US Visit

By Shannon Tiezzi
Helping you make sense of the barrage of media coverage on Xi and China: this week's China links.
September 26, 2015

What You Need to Know About China's Cap-and-Trade Announcement

By Shannon Tiezzi
Putting China's national emissions trading system (and the challenges it will face) in context.

September 26, 2015

6 Takeaways from Xi Jinping's US Visit

By Shannon Tiezzi
Cyber issues, the South China Sea disputes, economic issues, and military-to-military ties all featured on the Xi-Obama agenda.

September 25, 2015

ASEAN's Economic Future

By Shannon Tiezzi
ASEAN's economic future and the implications of the AEC, the TPP, and China's economic slowdown.

September 25, 2015

No More Dangerous Intercepts for US, China Miltary Aircraft?

By Shannon Tiezzi
A few days after another "unsafe" intercept by a Chinese jet, the US and China finalized rules for aerial encounters.
September 24, 2015

China's President Woos (and Reassures) US Business Leaders

By Shannon Tiezzi
At a meeting with U.S. and Chinese CEOs, Xi addressed fears that U.S. companies are no longer welcome in China.

September 24, 2015

China's State Council Probes the Tianjin Explosions

By Shannon Tiezzi
Premier Li Keqiang gets an update on the government's investigation into the August blasts in Tianjin.
September 23, 2015

What Did Xi Jinping Have to Say on Cyber Issues in His Big Seattle Speech?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Most of Xi's speech was familiar to China watchers, but there were some interesting notes on the cyber front.

September 23, 2015

China, Myanmar Talk Border Security at Military Consultation

By Shannon Tiezzi
Myanmar's deputy commander-in-chief visits China for talks, with joint border security high on the agenda.

September 23, 2015

As US, China Trade Spying Accusations, Citizens Are Caught in the Crossfire

By Shannon Tiezzi
A U.S.-China relations fray, espionage charges are popping up with increasing frequency.

September 22, 2015

The Truth About US Freedom of Navigation Patrols in the South China Sea

By Shannon Tiezzi
US patrols within 12 nautical miles of China's artificial islands have a complicated legal basis.
September 22, 2015

The Limits of a US-China Cyber Deal

By Shannon Tiezzi
Yes, a potential US-China cyber deal is important, but it will leave many key issues unresolved.

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