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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 14, 2015
China’s Central Bank Defends Currency Devaluation
By Shannon Tiezzi
Officials from the People's Bank of China insist the move was designed to bring the RMB in line with its market value.
August 14, 2015
The Tianjin Explosion, As Chronicled on Chinese Social Media
By Shannon Tiezzi
How Sina Weibo brought the news story to millions.
August 13, 2015
Breaking: Massive Explosions Rock China’s Tianjin
By Shannon Tiezzi
Reports say up to 400 are injured after an explosion at a warehouse in Tianjin.
August 13, 2015
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Gets Even More Ambitious
By Shannon Tiezzi
China and Pakistan sign news deals in Xinjiang, while Pakistan talks of linking Iran to the new infrastructure.
August 12, 2015
China Promises More Investment in 'Post-Ebola' West Africa
By Shannon Tiezzi
China promises to help Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone rebuild.
August 12, 2015
China's State Media Tells Retired Officials to Stay Retired
By Shannon Tiezzi
The article from People's Daily seems to be a veiled reference to former leader Jiang Zemin.
August 11, 2015
After South China Sea Finger-Pointing at ASEAN Meeting, China Offers Its Defense
By Shannon Tiezzi
Foreign Minister Wang Yi is unlikely to sway any listeners with his defense of China's actions.
August 10, 2015
China Responds to Afghanistan's Bloodiest Day Since 2009
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's ambassador promised training and equipment for Afghan forces. With peace talks faltering, will that be enough?
August 08, 2015
Japan Pledges to Hold 'Intensive Talks' on Okinawa Base Issue
By Shannon Tiezzi
Tokyo will suspend construction on a new U.S. air base for one month in order to hold talks with Okinawan officials.
August 08, 2015
Yes, the US Does Want to Contain China (Sort Of)
By Shannon Tiezzi
There isn't a strict policy of containment, but the sentiment remains.
August 08, 2015
Did China's Anti-Corruption Fight Give the US an Intelligence Windfall?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Ling Wancheng, the South China Sea, and Japan's take on history. Friday China links.
August 07, 2015
What's Next for the TPP?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Next steps for the TPP and implications for the U.S. and Asia-Pacific.