Tag: China
Kingdom of Characters: How linguistic innovation turned China into a modern...
Kingdom of Characters, a fascinating new book by Yale University professor and historical scholar Jing Tsu, argues that China's most daunting challenge after its meteoric economic rise over the last century was a linguistic one.
The Great Translation Movement translates Chinese social media, public opinion
A team of anonymous Chinese speakers is attempting to shine light on misinformation and propaganda on Chinese-language social media.
Global Readiness Forum
What’s that you say? You haven’t heard of the Global Readiness Forum? Don’t worry. Neither had we, which is why we had no choice...
Breaking Down China’s New Personal Information Protection Law
In an effort to improve national security and appease consumer concerns over data privacy, China recently adopted a significant new digital privacy law, set...
Global Readiness Forum
SPONSORED: What’s that you say? You haven’t heard of the Global Readiness Forum? Don’t worry. Neither had we, which is why we had no...
Language Apps Disappear from App Stores in China
A handful of language learning apps mysteriously disappeared from popular Android app stores in China — the apps, including highly popular ones like Duolingo...
Happy New Year!
February 12th marked the beginning of Lunar New Year, the first new moon of the Chinese lunisolar calendar, kicking off a celebration marked by...
Chinese Project Promotes Local Dialects, but in What Capacity?
Surveying a wide swath of regions, Chinese officials aim to preserve and promote local dialects. The country’s human rights record, however, stands at odds...
Global Growth at DiDi
Yan Carolla, head of localization at DiDi, is positioning her team as a global growth driver.
If you haven’t heard of DiDi, then you definitely...
Friday Roundup | Aug 29, 2020
News you may have missed from the last week
Akorbi Ranked as Largest Woman-Owned LSP in the US
Akorbi, a US-based group of companies specializing in...
Stamp Released to Honor Communist Manifesto Translation
Part of an effort by President Xi Jinping to revitalize Marxist theories, China has released a commemorative stamp in honor of the first person...
Chinese-Language Curriculum Designated As Diplomatic Mission
In a rebuke from American officials, a Chinese-language education group will now be designated as a diplomatic mission. The new measures follow years of...