In times of uncertainty, many people turn to fortune-telling or divination for guidance — and political leaders are …
Mikel Davis
Mikel Davis
Mikel serves as editor and sometime writer for Nspirement. He’s willing to tackle any assignment, really, but prefers editing. Writing can take you anywhere and is a little unpredictable (or maybe it’s just his writing). Take this bio for instance. When he started writing, the goal was clear: make it fun and interesting. “Interesting” is no problem. He’s worked on a farm, owned a bakery and worked in healthcare. He’s lived on the Navajo reservation in Arizona as well as in Vienna, Austria. And boy, has he traveled! He’s been to Italy and France, Spain and Portugal, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan. He loves foreign cultures and foreign places. He’s interested in renewable energy and dreams of buying an electric vehicle some day when there are more charging stations around. He cares about his work and hopes it can impact others so they have a better life, or at least a better day. But “fun”? Does the liberal use of parenthetical phrases count as fun? (Say “yes” or else he might start typing a “Dad” joke!)
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
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When people think of virtuous empresses in Chinese history, names like Empress Zhangsun of the Tang Dynasty and …
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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
2 Piano Prodigies, 2 Fates: The Lives of Fu Cong and Gu Shengying
by Mikel DavisIn the mid-20th century, two gifted pianists from Shanghai rose to international acclaim — Fu Cong (also known …
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Across cultures and eras, there have been countless stories of people receiving dream visits from deceased loved ones …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Courage, Compassion, and Conscience: Real Stories of Ancient Chinese Virtue
by Mikel DavisThroughout Chinese history, countless officials and ordinary citizens have faced moral dilemmas that tested their character. When lives …
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HumansEditor's Pick
Forensic Legend With a Mysterious Past Life: The Extraordinary Journey of Henry C. Lee
by Mikel DavisHenry Chang-Yu Lee, known to many as “the Chinese Sherlock Holmes,” is one of the most respected forensic …
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CrimeEditor's Pick
Li Sixuan, a Shenzhen Beauty Queen, Jailed for Using Fake Columbia Degree to Enter University of Hong Kong
by Mikel DavisLi Sixuan, a 28-year-old woman from Shenzhen and former regional winner of the Miss Universe China pageant, has …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
Liu Xiaoqing’s Downfall: From China’s Screen Queen to a Prison Cell
by Mikel DavisLiu Xiaoqing was once one of the most beloved and recognizable stars in China. With acclaimed performances in …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Dragon God’s Warning: Why You Shouldn’t Curse the Heavens
by Mikel DavisIn ancient China, the scholar-official Fan Zhongyan once wrote: “Be the first to worry about the world’s troubles, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The 4 Greatest Emperors in Chinese History: Reformers Who Cared for the People
by Mikel DavisThroughout thousands of years of Chinese history, certain emperors stood out not only for their political acumen and …