The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its leadership have primarily observed de jure or separation between itself and the state, …
David Clapp

David Clapp
David has a diverse background in forestry, economics, history, and cartographics. David is especially passionate about China and served as chairman of The Winchester School of Chinese Cultural in Massachusetts.
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Impressionists’ Classical Music: The Legacy of Debussy and Ravel
by David Clappby David ClappThroughout much of the 18th and 19th centuries, classical music artists concentrated on emotional expression in their compositions. …
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WorldEditor's Pick
Taiwan Says China Used Drills to Prepare for Invasion, but the U.S. Says It’s Not Imminent
by David Clappby David ClappTaiwan’s foreign minister said that China’s military drills last week in protest of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker …
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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Restores the Taiwanese and Japanese Flag Patches
by David Clappby David ClappHollywood has chosen the U.S. over China after it responded to the outcry from fans who noticed the …
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WorldEditor's Pick
How Finland’s Winter War Against the Soviet Union Compares to Ukraine Today
by David Clappby David ClappFinland’s Winter War of 1939-1940, also known as the Russo-Finnish War, saw the tiny Finnish army take on …
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School lunches in the U.S. have been questioned for years. Most often, it is only the quality of …
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WorldEditor's Pick
Lessons From Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’ That Putin Ignored
by David Clappby David ClappWar, an element of the human condition, has existed throughout time. And although the tools of warfare have …
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Perhaps once in our lifetime a speech resonants, be it by Churchill, Kennedy, or Reagan. But for the …
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China Evergrande Group is experiencing a slow-motion meltdown that could have serious negative consequences for the Chinese economy. …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
The 1936 Berlin Olympics Are Clearly Reflected in Beijing’s 2022 Winter Olympics
by David Clappby David ClappIt should be evident to all paying attention that Beijing’s 2022 Winter Olympics will proceed as planned. Forget …