David Lampton

Director of China Studies, Johns Hopkins University

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Director of the China Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and author of The Three Faces of Chinese Power: Might, Money and Minds

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Two things most Americans associate with China are astonishing economic growth and mind-boggling pollution.

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With a massive government stimulus that's fueled a frenzy of building, China's economy grew by 8.9% in the third quarter, compared to the United States' 3.2%.

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With a massive government stimulus that's fueled a frenzy of building, China's economy grew by 8.9% in the third quarter, compared to the United States' 3.2%.

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The Dalai Lama is receiving the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor today, America's top civilian award, and George Bush is in attendance.

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