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The Belt and Road Initiative: accelerating international trade ties

December 6, 2019 Lili SHEPPARD

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is a global infrastructure strategy implemented by the Chinese government in hope to form a unified market. Potentially generating a brand new era of globalisation, the initiative was first introduced in 2013 by Chinese President, Xi Jinping, to improve “connectivity and cooperation on an intercontinental scale”.

Top 5 Gaming Languages for You

October 25, 2019 Zahra SAFDAR

Today, the gaming industry shares a community of over 2 billion people and it’s only expected to grow.

According to figures in 2018, the gaming industry made over $134 billion and predictions show that those figures are expected double yet again, by 2025. The gaming industry has now become bigger than both the film and music industries combined, which could be responsible for the rapid growth in online gaming languages and explain how they have become so globally recognized.

Step by Step Guide For Website Translation

October 9, 2019 Stéphane Choury

Website translation: all you need to know! The website of any international company should be translated into the languages of all countries where the goods or services of this company are sold. How to organize a website translation right? Today we will list the necessary steps in website translation.

Translation of Fantasy books for the Chinese and other markets

August 14, 2019 Kate CHERNAVINA

Fantasy is one of the most difficult genres to translate. Made-up locations, creatures, and objects may present quite a challenge for a translator, especially if the book is a part of a series. Today we will discuss the methods of translating fantasy books, the main difficulties, and some recommended translation techniques.

Certified translation in China: 9 cases when you need it

August 5, 2019 Kate CHERNAVINA

Everyone living abroad will at some point or another, be in need of certified translation services. Here is a list of situations when someone might need to call a recognized translation company such as HI-COM Translation.

The Children’s Book market in China: statistics and translation challenges

July 30, 2019 Kate CHERNAVINA

Our topic for today is all about China’s children’s book market and children’s book translation. A new study has revealed some interesting statistics on children’s book sales in the Chinese market, which continues to grow year on year. Did you know that in China, over the past ten years, the entire books market has grown by 19% each year? The sector recorded growth of 14.55% in 2018, thanks in particular to the dynamism of children’s books.

Difficulties of legal translation

July 9, 2019 Kate CHERNAVINA

The translation of legal documents is the most difficult of all kinds of translations and requires the highest form of accuracy and in-depth knowledge in several fields. As the world becomes more global, the need for legal translation is increasing. Legal translators therefore face many challenges that you can discover and understand in this article.

Brand name translation

May 31, 2019 Kate CHERNAVINA

When it comes to dual localization, brand name translation, especially into languages such as Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic, can be very sensitive, and despite the fact the end result may only consist of one or two words or characters, the amount of time, research, and effort involved to arrive at this point can be enormous. This is especially the case in China, where one character may have several meanings, and these meanings may morph into something completely different when paired with another character.

Overcoming the challenges of translating your menu into Chinese

May 6, 2019 Kate CHERNAVINA

All about restaurant menu translation from and to Chinese. How to translate menu without loosing the meaning of your source language? The Chinese language has a long and rich history. It is the oldest language in the world and is also the most spoken language around the world. In fact, Chinese may be one of the most difficult languages to translate literally because each Chinese character has a separate meaning and putting them together means something different.

All you need to know about NAATI Translation

April 21, 2019 Kate CHERNAVINA

Looking for an Australian translator to handle your “NAATI” certificated translation (NAATI translation) but not sure how to find one and why? Don’t know what exactly is “NAATI” and why is it so important? Today we will dig into the “NAATI” topic! If you’re a non-Australian resident, and wish to work or live in Australia, or simply want to visit and go on your own Australian road trip, driving around the scenic coastal landscapes, there are certain steps you’ll need to take.

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