The Experience of Making a TV Program July 11, 2020 No Comments Exactly ten years ago, I began my first job as a TV journalist at a local bilingual channel of my Chinese hometown. Though poorly paid, Continue Reading »
Translating Literature vs. Commercial Translation July 6, 2020 No Comments I was thinking about how translating literature is different from my day job, which is commercial translation, and I came up with two things that Continue Reading »
A Humane Witness: The Journal of Mihail Sebastian May 5, 2020 No Comments One of the joys of the reading life is meeting a new friend who also knows—and loves—a book that has deeply moved you. Shared enthusiasm Continue Reading »
Kids Study Hard, but Still Fare Less Well? – The Real Downside of East Asian Education Approach April 29, 2020 No Comments I was born in Guangzhou, one of China’s largest cities. My grandparents took charge of my education. From primary school onward, they incessantly warned me Continue Reading »