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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 06, 2015

Will China’s Reforms Succeed?

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's leaders remain confident, but some Chinese economists aren't so sure.
May 02, 2015

How Asia’s Richest Man Is Connected to China’s Leaders

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Hong Kong's splintered protest movement and China's take on the Baltimore riots. Friday China links.

May 01, 2015

A Closer Look at the New US-Japan Defense Guidelines

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomat speaks with Japanese MOFA press secretary Yasuhisa Kawamura about what the guidelines really mean.

May 01, 2015

China Decries New US-Japan Defense Guidelines

By Shannon Tiezzi
China lambasts the new guidelines, and the entire U.S.-Japan alliance, as a relic from the Cold War.

April 30, 2015

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Cancels Trip to Russia

By Shannon Tiezzi
Citing "internal affairs," Kim has withdrawn from a planned trip to Russia, the Kremlin said.
April 30, 2015

China Offers $2 Billion to Oil-Rich Equatorial Guinea

By Shannon Tiezzi
China will offer $2 billion to help Equatorial Guinea move beyond a reliance on oil.

April 30, 2015

Hope and History: Shinzo Abe's Speech to Congress

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Japanese prime minster's anticipated speech to a joint session of the U.S. Congress.
April 29, 2015

China Takes Down Sinopec's No. 2

By Shannon Tiezzi
With Wang Tianpu's fall, the campaign against corruption in SOEs is gathering steam

April 29, 2015

China 'Gravely Concerned' by ASEAN Statment on South China Sea

By Shannon Tiezzi
China rejects the ASEAN statement on the South China Sea, accusing the Philippines of taking the bloc "hostage."

April 28, 2015

With Abe in US, Chinese Media Warns Obama to Be Wary

By Shannon Tiezzi
Xinhua uses historical issues to question the wisdom of a close US-Japan alliance.

April 28, 2015

After Devasating Earthquake, China Rushes Aid to Nepal

By Shannon Tiezzi
China is sending hundred of rescue workers and millions of dollars worth of supplies to Nepal.
April 25, 2015

China, Philippines Spar Over South China Sea Run-Ins

By Shannon Tiezzi
Manila and Beijing clashed over a series of run-ins between their citizens and militaries in disputed areas.

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