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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 10, 2015

Taiwan Practices Repelling PLA Invasion as China Conducts Firing Drills in Taiwan Strait

By Shannon Tiezzi
While Taiwan holds its major annual military exercise, China's PLA will conduct live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait.
September 10, 2015

China's Premier Defends Economic Health at Global Meeting

By Shannon Tiezzi
Li Keqiang used the Summer Davos to reassure the world that China's economy is going strong.

September 09, 2015

China, Egypt Consolidate Ties After Sisi's Attendance at Military Parade

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Egyptian president's second trip to China in nine months led to more economic deals.

September 08, 2015

Record Fall in China's Foreign Exchange Reserves: Cause for Concern?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Is the drop in forex reserves a warning sign, or a byproduct of successful economic interventions?

September 08, 2015

The Real Reason China Is Cutting 300,000 Troops

By Shannon Tiezzi
The troop reduction announced by Xi Jinping heralds a new round of PLA reforms.
September 05, 2015

China, Russia Hold Partnership Firm Amid Shaky Economics

By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite the questions surrounding their economic relationship, Putin and Xi put on a show of solidarity in Beijing.

September 04, 2015

Confirmed: Chinese Navy Entered US Territorial Waters off Alaska

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, China as the engine of global growth and Japanese war criminals in post-WWII China. Friday links.
September 04, 2015

China, Japan, South Korea to Hold Long-Delayed Trilateral Summit

By Shannon Tiezzi
Shinzo Abe is also expected to have his first official bilateral summit with Park Geun-hye.

September 04, 2015

Was Japan's Ex-Premier Missing from China's Military Parade?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese media reported that Tomiichi Murayama had taken ill and was unable to attend the parade.

September 03, 2015

South Korea's President and China's Military Parade

By Shannon Tiezzi
Park's talk with Xi focused on North Korea, but historical issues played a major role as well.

September 03, 2015

6 Reasons China Would Invade Taiwan

By Shannon Tiezzi
A report from Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense outlines why -- and how -- the PLA would invade Taiwan.
September 03, 2015

Former KMT Chairman Meets China's President Ahead of WW2 Anniversary Parade

By Shannon Tiezzi
Lien Chan's presence at China's military parade complicates things for Taiwan's government.

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