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Translation event in Xi'an bridges civilizations through red culture

2025-09-22 09:11:00

  Attendees in a dialogue at a special event on how translation empowers red culture to resonate with global audiences in Xi'an, the capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, September 21, 2025. /CGTN

  A special translation event was held on Sunday in Xi'an, the capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, bringing together renowned translators and writers from both China and abroad. The gathering served as a platform to discuss how translation empowers red culture to resonate with global audiences.

  The special event was organized to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

  Hosted by the Translators Association of China and co-organized by the Shaanxi Translators Association, along with several universities and a research center in the province, the event explored the creation and translation of Shaanxi's distinctive red culture heritage. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on articulating the contemporary spirit and global expression of this cultural narrative.

  Experts at the event emphasized how translation serves as a powerful bridge, conveying the significance of red culture – a legacy of revolution, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit – to audiences worldwide.

  Distinguished participants included renowned Chinese translators and writers He Gu, Mu Tao, and Hu Zongfeng, as well as British translator and expert in English and American literature Robin Gilbank.

  Drawing on their extensive experience, the experts shared insights highlighting the vital role of translation in preserving cultural memory and fostering cross-cultural appreciation.

  By focusing on red culture in Shaanxi – a province deeply rooted in revolutionary history – the event underscored ongoing efforts to share China's stories with a global audience.