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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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June 02, 2015

438 Passengers Still Missing After Chinese Tour Boat Sinks

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Yangtze River cruise boat sank Monday morning, the worst maritime accident China has suffered in decades.
June 02, 2015

It’s Official: China, South Korea Sign Free Trade Agreement

By Shannon Tiezzi
Three years after negotiations started, China and South Korea officially signed a landmark new free trade agreement.

June 02, 2015

China's Cookie-Cutter Shangri-La Speech

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Chinese representative's speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue is exactly what we expected.

May 28, 2015

China's Growing Drug Problem

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's drug problem is getting worse, despite harsh penalties.

May 28, 2015

Chinese Official: South China Sea Construction 'Primarily for Civilian Purposes'

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more on the South China Sea, China and Afghan peace talks, JPMorgan and Wang Qishan. China links.
May 28, 2015

China Seeks 'Updated Model' for Latin America Cooperation

By Shannon Tiezzi
In a four-country tour of South America, China's premier called for restructuring the current trade patterns.

May 28, 2015

In New White Paper, China's Military Embraces Global Mission

By Shannon Tiezzi
China envisions a global role for its military --especially its navy -- to protect overseas interests.
May 27, 2015

Modi Remakes India-China Relations

By Shannon Tiezzi
Sadanand Dhume sits down with The Diplomat to discuss Modi's trip to China and India-China relations.

May 27, 2015

China Dismisses US Surveillance in South China Sea as ‘Old Tricks’

By Shannon Tiezzi
A spokesperson for China's defense ministry said such operations have been going on for a long time.

May 27, 2015

Taiwan’s Plan for Peace in the South China Sea

By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan unveils its "South China Sea Peace Initiative."

May 23, 2015

A Big Step Forward for China's AIIB

By Shannon Tiezzi
Member countries have agreed on a charter for the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
May 23, 2015

China to US: South China Sea Recon ‘Irresponsible and Dangerous'

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, a landmark court case in China and a treasure trove of historical Chinese documents. Friday China links.

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