This story took place in central Taiwan and is based on true events. A young couple was struggling …
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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In 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 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 DavisThe Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period were a golden age for Chinese fables. These …
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Zhangjia 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 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 DavisThe Lantern Festival is not only a time of celebration and dazzling lights, but also carries a deeply …
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Human RightsFeatured
Chen Yinke: The Tragic Fate of a Scholar Who Upheld Intellectual Freedom
by Mikel DavisChen Yinke was one of the four great mentors of the Institute of Chinese Studies at Tsinghua University …
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Well BeingEditor's Pick
Harvard Study Confirms What Chinese Medicine Has Long Known: Gratitude Promotes a Longer, Healthier Life
by Mikel DavisA recent study from Harvard University has revealed that elderly women who regularly practice gratitude tend to live …
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Philosophy is often referred to as the “study of studies” in the Western world — a guiding compass …