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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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July 30, 2015
Taiwan's Former President Causes Controversy in Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Lee Teng-hui causes a stir by repeating his view that the Senkakus belong to Japan.
July 29, 2015
How Eisenhower Saved Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Nearly 60 years after his presidency ended, Taiwan still likes Ike. Here's why.
July 28, 2015
Deadly Terrorist Attack in Somalia Hits Chinese Embassy
By Shannon Tiezzi
The deadly attack may make a military base in neighboring Djibouti even more attractive for Beijing.
July 28, 2015
Uyghur Issues Cast Pall Over Turkey-China Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
Just as Turkish President Erdogan heads to Beijing, Uyghur issues are causing anger in the bilateral relationship.
July 28, 2015
China Versus the Lawyers
By Shannon Tiezzi
China champions the rule of law, even while cracking down on lawyers.
July 25, 2015
Pro-Tibetan Protesters Storm Chinese Consulate in Australia
By Shannon Tiezzi
With emotions running high after the death of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan protestors rush into a Chinese consulate.
July 24, 2015
Why China’s Media Controls Are Better Than Ever
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Turkey and Chinese Uyghurs, hope for a Xi-Abe summit, and trouble for Taylor Swift. Friday China links.
July 24, 2015
After Uyghur Controversy, China Praises Law Enforcement Co-op With Thailand
By Shannon Tiezzi
China sees law enforcement cooperation with Thailand as a model to follow in other relationships.
July 23, 2015
Illegal Logging Throws a Wrench Into China-Myanmar Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
Myanmar sentenced 153 Chinese loggers to life in prison, sparking protests from Beijing.
July 23, 2015
Japan-China Maritime Dispute Back in the Spotlight
By Shannon Tiezzi
With the release of new evidence of Chinese development, Japan seeks to draw global attention to the East China Sea.
July 23, 2015
What Did China Bring to the Iran Talks?
By Shannon Tiezzi
How China, as one of the seven main negotiating parties, approached the Iran talks.
July 22, 2015
Don't Forget About the New BRICS Bank
By Shannon Tiezzi
The New Development Bank, which opened today in Shanghai, has been overshadowed recently by the AIIB.