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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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June 23, 2015
The 2015 US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue: What (and What Not) to Expect
By Shannon Tiezzi
Four things to expect from this week's Strategic and Economic Dialogue.
June 18, 2015
Hong Kong's Legislature Rejects Beijing-Backed Election Plan
By Shannon Tiezzi
After a surprise walk-out by pro-Beijing legislators, the reform plan was soundly defeated.
June 18, 2015
Taiwan Will Have a Female President in 2016
By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time ever, two female candidates will square off in Taiwan's presidential election.
June 18, 2015
South Korea's Foreign Minister to Make First Trip to Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Yun Byung-se will visit Japan to commemorate the 50th anniversary of ROK-Japan diplomatic ties.
June 17, 2015
A Closer Look at the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Bonnie Glaser discusses the issues at play in the South China Sea disputes and what can be done to address them.
June 17, 2015
China Stays Coy on Fighting Islamic State
By Shannon Tiezzi
Strangely, Chinese reports of meetings with Iraq's foreign minister made no mention of IS.
June 16, 2015
Why China Is Stopping Its South China Sea Island-Building (For Now)
By Shannon Tiezzi
China has announced it will complete its construction on the Spratlys "in the upcoming days."
June 16, 2015
South China Sea Clash Complicates Vietnam-China Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
Media reports of violence used against Vietnamese fishermen come just before a major bilateral meeting in Beijing.
June 13, 2015
China to Japan: Stay Out of South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is not happy with Tokyo's recent attempts to insert itself into the South China Sea conversation.
June 12, 2015
China Wants Its Civilian Ships to Be Ready for War
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Aung San Suu Kyi in China, Hong Kong's moment of truth, and what China thinks about FIFA. Friday China links.
June 12, 2015
China’s ‘Most Wanted’ Fugitive Nears Deportation From US
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. is close to sending ex-Chinese official Yang Xiuzhu back to China to face trial.
June 11, 2015
China's Potential Trial of the Century Over Before It Begins
By Shannon Tiezzi
Zhou Yongkang was sentenced to life in prison before the public even knew the trial was underway.