Exactly ten years ago, I...
The Experience of Making a TV Program
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,…
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Translating Literature vs. Commercial Translation
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…
A Humane Witness: The Journal of Mihail Sebastian
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…
Kids Study Hard, but Still Fare Less Well? – The Real Downside of East Asian Education Approach
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…