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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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May 13, 2015

China and South Korea's Lagging Military Ties

By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite close economic and even political ties, China-South Korea military relations are underdeveloped.
May 12, 2015

The Life of Chinese Soldiers in the Spratlys

By Shannon Tiezzi
An article by China's state news service highlights the soldiers on guard in the South China Sea.

May 12, 2015

In Belarus, China Seeks Gateway to Europe

By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi Jinping's visit to Belarus is the latest indication of the strategic importance Eastern Europe has for China.

May 09, 2015

At Russia's Military Parade, Putin and Xi Cement Ties

By Shannon Tiezzi
China and Russia emphasized their common vision (of both history and the future) during the Victory Day celebrations.

May 09, 2015

Deadly Pakistan Helicopter Crash Kills Diplomats

By Shannon Tiezzi
The TTP has claimed responsibility, but experts believe the tragic crash was an accident.
May 09, 2015

China and Russia Are More Likely to Become Allies Than You Think

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Xi remembers WWII, China in Antarctica, and new leaders for China's oil giants. Friday China links.

May 08, 2015

Premier Li Urges Innovation in China’s ‘Silicon Valley’

By Shannon Tiezzi
Li continued his push for innovation in a visit to Beijing's Zhongguancun technology district.
May 08, 2015

China's Silk Road in the Spotlight as Xi Heads to Kazakhstan

By Shannon Tiezzi
Kazakhstan, the first stop on China's Silk Road Economic Belt, is of growing strategic importance to Beijing.

May 07, 2015

Shinzo Abe's Historic US Visit

By Shannon Tiezzi
Jim Schoff speaks with The Diplomat about Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's state visit to the United States.

May 07, 2015

China's Ongoing Battle Against AIDS

By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite major progress over the past 20 years, China still struggles to promote AIDS education and awareness.

May 07, 2015

China's Xi Prepares to Visit Russia

By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi will seek to further cement China-Russia ties as he attends Victory Day celebrations in Moscow.
May 06, 2015

Can China and the EU Boost Defense Cooperation?

By Shannon Tiezzi
While in Beijing, EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini pledges more security and defense cooperation with China.

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