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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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June 11, 2015

The Latest Sign of a China-Japan Thaw

By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time in three years, China and Japan held a bilateral finance dialogue.
June 10, 2015

South Korea's Park Scraps US Trip Amid MERS Outbreak

By Shannon Tiezzi
President Park Geun-hye postponed a planned trip to the U.S. due to domestic concerns over the viral outbreak.

June 10, 2015

How the Next 5 Years Could Make or Break China's 'War on Pollution'

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's environment minister is hopeful that the next five year plan will include strong environmental targets.

June 09, 2015

China's Silk Road in Europe: Not Just Hungary

By Shannon Tiezzi
Hungary became the first country to sign a Silk Road MoU, but various other European states are already on board.

June 09, 2015

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi to Make Historic Visit to China

By Shannon Tiezzi
The opposition leader and democracy advocate will visit China from June 10-14.
June 06, 2015

Obama Administration Loses Top Asia Advisor

By Shannon Tiezzi
Evan Medeiros, Asia chief on the National Security Council, stepped down on June 4.

June 05, 2015

US Accuses Chinese Hackers in Latest Data Breach

By Shannon Tiezzi
Did China hack the OPM? Plus, more on the Yangtze River sinking, Hong Kong, and the Tiananmen anniversary. China links.
June 05, 2015

China Urges Greater Security Role for the SCO

By Shannon Tiezzi
Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the SCO to take more responsibility in guaranteeing regional security.

June 05, 2015

Cross-Strait Relations: The DPP's Tightrope Walk

By Shannon Tiezzi
During a U.S. tour, DPP presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen kept a cautious approach to cross-strait issues.

June 04, 2015

In US, Okinawa Governor Pleads Case Against Base Relocation

By Shannon Tiezzi
Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga, a vocal opponent of the Futenma relocation plan, has his work cut out for him.

June 04, 2015

Hong Kong's Democratic Dilemma

By Shannon Tiezzi
Supporters of the Beijing-backed package claim to have public backing on their side. The truth is more complicated.
June 03, 2015

After 3 Year Ban, Japanese Film Tops China's Box Office

By Shannon Tiezzi
The latest Doraemon film is setting records in China.

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