The Diplomat  |  Author

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
Page 72 of 134
May 21, 2015

No, China Isn't Building a Game-Changing Canal in Thailand (Yet)

By Shannon Tiezzi
Both Beijing and Bangkok have denied any government agreement on the Kra Canal.
May 21, 2015

More Chinese Citizens Injured in Spillover From Myanmar Conflict

By Shannon Tiezzi
Once again, Chinese citizens are caught in the crossfire of Myanmar's ethnic tensions.

May 21, 2015

Chinese Military Declares the Internet an Ideological ‘Battleground’

By Shannon Tiezzi
Could the PLA's idea of an online "ideological struggle" lead to a cyber war?

May 20, 2015

China's Master Plan to Become a 'World Manufacturing Power'

By Shannon Tiezzi
Made in China 2025 outlines a 10-year plan for strengthening China's manufacturing capabilities.

May 19, 2015

In Brazil, Chinese Premier Looks to Jumpstart Trade

By Shannon Tiezzi
Li Keqiang hopes to boost China-Brazil trade out of a sluggish period.
May 19, 2015

Could Taiwan Participate in RIMPAC?

By Shannon Tiezzi
A House amendment to a defense spending bill could force the Pentagon to invite Taiwan to the RIMPAC exercises.

May 18, 2015

The Real Issue With US-China Relations

By Shannon Tiezzi
China sees the relationship as essentially stable while many in the U.S. believe a policy change is overdue.
May 15, 2015

What’s Wrong With US-China Relations?

By Shannon Tiezzi
A round-up of the recent debate over the U.S.-China relationship, and how best to fix it.

May 15, 2015

Southeast Asia Scrambles to Deal With Migrant Crisis

By Shannon Tiezzi
Up to 10,000 refugees may be adrift off the coast of Southeast Asian states without food or water.

May 15, 2015

Modi's First Stop in China: Why Xi'an?

By Shannon Tiezzi
China and India are hoping to use personal chemistry and ancient history to bolster their relationship.

May 14, 2015

US Encroachments in the South China Sea: What Would China Do?

By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. is considering sending aircraft and ships within 12 nautical miles of Chinese reefs. How would Beijing react?
May 13, 2015

Chinese Diplomat: Hiroshima and Nagasaki Were Bombed for a Reason

By Shannon Tiezzi
The battle over World War II history flares up during the ongoing NPT Review Conference.

Page 72 of 134