Zhang Zhidong (1837-1909), courtesy name Xiaoda and literary name Xiangtao, was a prominent statesman, military leader, and one …
Mikel Davis
Mikel Davis
Mikel serves as editor and sometime writer for Nspirement. He loves foreign cultures and foreign places. They have taught him many lessons. He hopes his work can impact others so they have a better life, or at least a better day.
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WisdomFeatured
The Tea Master’s Secret: How Calm Presence Defeated a Warrior Without a Fight
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe story takes place during Japan’s Edo period and centers around a renowned tea master who served a …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
The Deeper Meanings of Beauty and the Beast: 4 Life Lessons From a Timeless Tale
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisSome stories never lose their charm — and Beauty and the Beast is one of them. What began …
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MysteriesFeatured
The Mysterious Dream That Led a Struggling Couple to Unexpected Fortune
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThis story took place in central Taiwan and is based on true events. A young couple was struggling …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
3 Traits of Truly Fortunate People in Chinese Culture
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn Chinese culture, being “fortunate” goes far beyond material wealth or career success. A truly fortunate person is …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
Xu Lifeng’s Journey From Soldier to Outspoken Advocate for a Free China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisSince Xi Jinping took power, more than 1.15 million Chinese citizens have sought asylum abroad — a 1,426 …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Fierce Dogs and Temple Rats: How Unchecked Power Leads to a Nation’s Downfall
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period were a golden age for Chinese fables. These …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
National Master Zhangjia and a Lesson on Careful Speech
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhangjia Ruobiduojie, also known as Zhangjia III, was appointed by Emperor Qianlong Hongli as the National Master, an …
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CorruptionEditor's Pick
Betrayed by the Regime: The Tragic Fate of Yan Baohang, Loyal Communist Spy
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisBorn in 1895 in Haicheng, Liaoning Province, Yan Baohang’s life seemed destined for prominence. He studied at the …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
A Tale of Love and Reunion: The Moving Story Behind the Lantern Festival
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe Lantern Festival is not only a time of celebration and dazzling lights, but also carries a deeply …