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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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March 28, 2023

Derek Chollet on How the US Is Handling the Myanmar Crisis

By Shannon Tiezzi
"We believe in ASEAN centrality when it comes to addressing the crisis in Myanmar, which is the most acute security crisis that Southeast Asia is facing right now."
March 22, 2023

China, Russia Recommit to Close Partnership in the Shadow of Ukraine War

By Shannon Tiezzi
Anyone seriously considering China playing a role as peacemaker in Ukraine needs to wrestle with its constant and overt declarations of “unswerving” partnership with Russia.

March 16, 2023

China Expresses ‘Grave Concern’ Over South Korea-US Military Drills

By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing is throwing its weight behind Pyongyang’s claim that its missile tests are a necessary defensive response.

March 08, 2023

In Xi’s ‘New Era,’ China’s Foreign Policy Centers on ‘Struggle’

By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese officials hate the term “wolf warrior diplomacy,” but it’s clear that the phenomenon, by whatever name, is here to stay.

March 03, 2023

China’s G20 Diplomacy Highlights Geopolitical Rifts

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's foreign minister met with his counterparts from Russia and India at a meeting dominated by discussions of the Ukraine war.
March 01, 2023

Josh Chin and Liza Lin on China’s Domestic Surveillance

By Shannon Tiezzi
"For residents in large cities like Beijing or Shanghai, the surveillance starts the moment you step outside... But there’s just as much, if not more, tracking in the virtual world."

February 23, 2023

China Continues to Play Both Sides in the Ukraine War

By Shannon Tiezzi
China’s top diplomat toured Europe to try to explain Beijing’s “neutral” position on the conflict – but topped it off with a visit to Russia. 
February 15, 2023

Iran’s President Visits China, Hoping to Revitalize Ties

By Shannon Tiezzi
During his three-day visit, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi made clear that Iran is not satisfied with progress on a 2021 partnership agreement.

February 07, 2023

China Admits There’s a 2nd Chinese Balloon Over Latin America

By Shannon Tiezzi
Like the balloon spotted over the United States, the Pentagon claimed the object was used for surveillance; Beijing says it was blown off course while conducting civilian research.

February 03, 2023

Spy Balloon Incident Roils China-US Relations Ahead of Blinken Trip

By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. military announced it was tracking a surveillance balloon from China over the continental United States.

January 11, 2023

What Was Behind the Chinese Foreign Minister’s Midnight Stopover in Bangladesh?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Ahead of his planned tour of African countries, Qin Gang made a surprise stop in Dhaka.
January 03, 2023

Frank Dikotter on How China Changed (and Didn’t) After Mao

By Shannon Tiezzi
“Since 1976, changes have been introduced to a rigidly collectivized economy in order to build up socialism, not to abandon it.”

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