Zhang Lu (interpreter)

Zhang Lu (張璐) (1977-) is a Chinese diplomat who interprets for senior Chinese officials. She is known for the high quality of her interpretation as well her poise and beauty, which have made her a celebrity in China.[1][2][3][4]

Zhang was born and grew up in Jinan.[5] and graduated from the Department of International Law of the China Foreign Affairs University in 2000. She later received a master's degree in foreign affairs from a British University. She is currently Division Chief, Department of Translation and Interpretation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.[6]

Zhang came to public attention especially for her ability to translate difficult quotations from Classical Chinese literature which she displayed when interpreting for Premier Wen Jiabao at the National People's Congress in 2010.[7]

References

  1. ↑ http://en.people.cn/90001/90782/90872/6922324.html
  2. ↑ http://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1934922/her-own-words-translator-chinas-top-leaders-takes
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  4. ↑ http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-17282128
  5. ↑ http://www.chinahush.com/2010/03/20/female-translator-becomes-popular-overnight/
  6. ↑ https://www.cpr.cuhk.edu.hk/en/events_detail.php?id=12713 Chinese University of Hong Kong lecture announcement
  7. ↑ http://en.people.cn/90001/90782/90872/6922324.html
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