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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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August 22, 2015

China to Showcase Never-Before-Seen Weapons and Equipment in Military Parade

By Shannon Tiezzi
China will display never-before-seen indigenous tech from all branches of its military.
August 23, 2015

Amid 'Quasi State of War,' North, South Korea Hold First High-Level Talks in a Year

By Shannon Tiezzi
North and South Korea are trying to dial down tensions through high-level negotiations.

August 21, 2015

Pentagon Denounces 'Excessive Maritime Claims' in the South China Sea

By Shannon Tiezzi
China isn't the only country that comes under fire, but its capabilities make it the Pentagon's chief concern.

August 21, 2015

Will China Take Over US Military Facility in Djibouti?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus WWII anniversary celebrations and China's intelligence ops. China links.

August 21, 2015

When the US and China Were Allies

By Shannon Tiezzi
70 years ago, the U.S. was full of pro-Chinese propaganda, encouraging friendship with a wartime ally.
August 20, 2015

Confirmed: South Korea's President Will Attend China's WW2 Anniversary Celebrations

By Shannon Tiezzi

August 20, 2015

China Investigates Executives, Top Work Safety Official After Tianjin Explosions

By Shannon Tiezzi
One week after the blasts, the head of China's Work Safety Administration is being investigated for corruption.
August 18, 2015

China, South Korea Not Convinced by Abe's WW2 Anniversary Speech

By Shannon Tiezzi
China was blunt about its disappointment, while South Korea held out hope for better relations.

August 18, 2015

What Countries Will March in China's WW2 Anniversary Military Parade?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Foreign troops have already started arriving in Beijing for the September 3 parade.

August 15, 2015

After Tianjin Blast, China Takes a Close Look at Safety Regulations

By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese media are questioning how Ruihai Company was able to get around safety regulations for storing dangerous goods.

August 15, 2015

Taiwan's Coast Guard Conducts Armed Raid to Reclaim 'Hostages' Taken by Chinese Fishermen

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more on the situation in Tianjin, a shadow banking collapse, and China's "internet police." Friday China links.
August 14, 2015

The Abe Statement: Did Abe Apologize?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Abe's statement included the right language -- but not in the right way.

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