Translator Nguyen Le Chi receives the title 'Friend of Chinese Literature'

This title honors the efforts of translators in translating Chinese literature selected by the China Writers Association.

Translator Nguyen Le Chi is the first Vietnamese translator to be awarded this noble title after more than 25 years of tireless work in the field of literary translation.

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She was also awarded this title by 14 literary translators from many other countries.

The award ceremony was part of the 7th International Conference on Chinese Literature Translation for Sinologists, held from July 20-24, organized by the Chinese Writers Association in Nanjing City.

This specialized conference on literary translation was started in 2010 and is held every two years, gathering many famous literary translators from many countries to participate.

This year's conference revolves around the theme of Translation for the Future, bringing together 39 leading Chinese writers such as Liu Zhenyun, Dongxi, Bi Feiyu... and 39 leading literary translators from Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Nepal, Korea, Japan, Mexico, England, Turkey, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Iran...

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Talking to the Chinese press, translator Nguyen Le Chi said: "Reading and translating good stories is my lifelong hobby. Having the opportunity to translate excellent literary works, especially Chinese literature, is a lucky opportunity. Thank you to the Chinese writers who have written good stories for me to share and enjoy with Vietnamese readers over the past 25 years. I hope that I will continue my journey of searching and discovering good stories to continue sharing with readers of both China and Vietnam, becoming a literary bridge for readers of both countries. Sharing Vietnamese literature to China and other countries is also something that I always hope for and strive to do."

Not long before, translator Nguyen Le Chi was also honored to receive a certificate of merit from the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, appearing in the list of 177 individuals who have made positive and important contributions to the development of literature and art in Ho Chi Minh City 50 years after the country's reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).