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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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April 17, 2015

China's South African Ties Complicated By Recent Violence

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's foreign minister visited South Africa just as a wave of anti-foreigner violence broke out in Durban.
April 16, 2015

China Attacks Dalai Lama in New White Paper on Tibet

By Shannon Tiezzi
In a lengthy white paper on Tibet, Beijing denounces the Dalai Lama and his "middle way approach."

April 16, 2015

As Taiwan's Election Season Begins, Beijing Points to Red Lines

By Shannon Tiezzi
The DPP has officially selected a candidate and Beijing is getting nervous.

April 14, 2015

Can the US and China Save the World?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing and Washington are seeking increased clean energy cooperation in a bid to fight climate change.

April 14, 2015

Why Did China Just Release 5 Feminists?

By Shannon Tiezzi
China just released five women's rights activists after a month-long detention. Why?
April 14, 2015

Taiwan’s AIIB Bid Rejected

By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing denies Taiwan's application to be an AIIB founding member, but holds the door open for ordinary membership.

April 11, 2015

China Is Watching as US Seeks to Smooth Ties With Latin America

By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese media are keeping a close eye on the OAS summit in Panama.
April 11, 2015

Why 3 Chinese Citizens Are Suing Their Government

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, a new report on the Chinese navy, the "little red app," and cross-strait relations. Friday China links.

April 10, 2015

How China Seeks to Shape Its Neighborhood

By Shannon Tiezzi
China trades U.S. relations for 'peripheral diplomacy' in its foreign policy priority list.

April 10, 2015

Revealed: China's Reasons for Island-Building in the South China Sea

By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, China's Foreign Ministry went into detail on the purpose of land reclamation in the South China Sea.

April 09, 2015

Surprising Trends in US Views of China

By Shannon Tiezzi
Demographic trends in U.S. public opinion could be a positive sign for the future of U.S.-China relations.
April 08, 2015

China's Already Preparing for a Post-Sanctions Iran

By Shannon Tiezzi
China is ready to capitalize on any sanctions relief that comes with a final Iran deal.

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