Liu Xiliang, 76, was a primary figure of the TAC at an important turning point in the organization's history. Liu also served as the former vice minister of the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television.

As a member of the FIA Council, he was also dedicated to the later five Councils. He once served as the editor-in-chief of the Chinese Translators Journal. When working as TAC chairman (2004 - 2009), he led efforts in transforming the organization from a social group to an academic and industrial community.

During Liu's leadership, the TAC successfully won the bid to host the 18th FIT World Congress. He also participated in compilation and publishing of Volumes I and II of the 1st China Translation Yearbook.

He received the Outstanding Contribution to Translation Industry Award at the Second National Translation Conference in Beijing on Dec. 6, 2012.

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