Award ceremony of 37th Han Suyin International Translation Contest held in Beijing

The award ceremony of the 37th Han Suyin International Translation Contest was held in Beijing on Saturday. More than 200 representatives from organizing institutions, the China National Committee for Graduate Education of Translation and Interpreting, translation agencies, partner universities, and award-winning contestants attended the ceremony.

This year's contest was organized by the Translators Association of China (TAC), the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies (ACCWS), and Dalian University of Foreign Languages. 

Addressing the ceremony, Zhao Yong, vice president of Dalian University of Foreign Languages, said that translation is not only the art of rendering language, but also a means of conveying ideas and fostering deeper understanding across cultures. 

He said, the Han Suyin International Translation Contest is designed with close attention to both disciplinary rigor and contemporary relevance, from the selection of passages to the criteria used in judgement. The competition examines both accuracy in linguistic transformation and depth and breadth in cross-cultural understanding, encouraging contestants to stay alert to evolving social contexts and to engage thoughtfully with the broader dialogue among different cultures and civilizations. 

Zhao said he hopes that the young laureates would continue to improve their craft and contribute to China's international engagement with professionalism and a sense of responsibility.

Out of more than 31,000 participants, a total of 887 contestants were recognized this year, including 21 first-prize winners. It was also announced that the next edition of the Han Suyin International Translation Contest will be jointly organized by the TAC, the ACCWS, and Soochow University.