A total of 303 senior Chinese translators were honored by the
Translators Association of China (
TAC)
at a ceremony in Beijing on Thursday for their outstanding
contributions to translation work.
This is the fifth time the association has granted awards to
senior translators. The association aims to improve translation in
China and promote exchanges between China and foreign
countries.
The winners were awarded for their dedication to China's foreign
publicity in 15 foreign languages, introducing China to the world
and promoting friendship among countries.
China's translation industry aspires for more standardized
translation services and a more efficient translator management, as
the country's fast economic growth and increased international
communication have fueled a billion-US-dollar translation
market.
China's translation industry reaped 20 billion yuan (US$2.41
billion) in 2004, according to the TAC.
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(Xinhua News Agency September 30, 2005)
