For the first time in 30 years, Taiwan’s economy raced past that of mainland China’s, growing 3.11 percent …
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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FeaturedEnvironment
The Greta Thunberg of China, Howey Ou, Raises Her Voice for Environmental Awareness
by David Clappby David ClappIn many countries, climate change activists have taken to the streets, bringing their governments to task, but in …
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U.S.
Biden Raises Taiwan and Human Rights Concerns With Xi During Phone Call
by David Clappby David ClappU.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held their first telephone call as leaders. The …
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U.S.Editor's Pick
Biden Announces Defense Department China Task Force to Examine China Strategy
by David Clappby David ClappThe Biden administration is signaling it is prepared to confront — and when necessary, militarily counter — the …
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The Japanese are into slurping their noodles. While for natives this is a normal thing, many tourists are now …
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ChinaEconomy
The Latest Economic Data Out of China Paints a Bleak Picture
by David Clappby David ClappEconomic growth in China slowed again in the fourth quarter of 2018 as spillovers from both financial deleveraging …
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When we mere humans are standing outside bundled from head to toe and wincing in the wind, it …
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Back in 2014, NASA awarded both Boeing and SpaceX contracts to develop commercial crew transportation systems; the eventual …
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I have groaned aloud deploring the state of modern chowder making. Being from coastal Maine, I know of …
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Thirty years of marriage to a Shanghainese-born wife has taught me a few lessons about her culture. One …