Translation Tuesday: Chinese Medical Personnel in Africa: Unceasing Fights against Ebola during the Spring Festival

By Laiyin Yuan Author: Shao Siyi Translator: Laiyin Yuan Published on: 02/19/2015 Source: Chinese News Service (CNS) Original text (in Chinese): http://www.chinanews.com/sh/2015/02-19/7073406.shtml Do not forget those who who are working hard while we enjoyed ourselves celebrating Chinese New Year. A prosperous and auspicious Year of Sheep to Chinese medical personnel working in Africa! — Laiyin Yuan (Translator)  On February […]

Translation Tuesday: Chinese High-Speed Rail: Go Overseas and Share the Benefits with the World

By Laiyin Yuan Author: Qi Zhongxi, Fan Xi, Liu Shiping, Su Xiaozhou, Chu Xiaoliang, Yang Jian, Wu Hao Translator: Laiyin Yuan Published on: 01/26/2015 Source: Xinhua News Agency Original text (in Chinese): http://news.xinhuanet.com/fortune/2015-01/26/c_1114135389.htm From the “promotion” of Chinese leaders during overseas visits to business development, Chinese high-speed rail (HSR) is accelerating “going overseas.” The cooperation between Chinese […]

Translation Tuesday: Op-Ed: Don’t Forget Africa in Anti-Terrorism

By Laiyin Yuan Author: Chen Junxia Translator: Laiyin Yuan Published on: 01/14/2015 Source: Xinhua News Agency Original text (in Chinese): http://news.xinhuanet.com/world/2015-01/14/c_1113996130.htm This op-ed points out the potential negative outcome of imbalanced media coverage regarding Africa’s anti-terrorism, but it seems to blame only developed countries without interrogating the responsibilities of other stakeholders. —- Laiyin Yuan (Translator) In the […]

Translation Tuesday: Chinese Civil Airport Construction Accelerating in Africa

By Laiyin Yuan Author: Qian Chunxian Translator: Laiyin Yuan Published on: 12/07/2014 Source: Xinhua News Agency Original text (in Chinese): http://news.xinhuanet.com/fortune/2014-12/07/c_1113550648.htm There is a Chinese saying: “if you want to get rich, build roads first.” Now, roads can also refer to airways, which are becoming increasingly important in the overall economic development of African countries. Chinese companies […]