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Incorporated on 6 October 1971, the Hong Kong Translation Society Ltd. is a non-profit making academic body with the object to enhance the bilingual standard and status of translation and interpretation in Hong Kong.

with translation bodies and institutions in Greater China and overseas. It has organized several international translation conferences in association with local and overseas tertiary institutions, with selected papers published to raise the professional and academic standard of translation.

It became a registered charity with the Hong Kong Government in 1991 and is the only organization for translation scholars and professionals in the territory.

As a member association of the Translators Association of China since 1986 and the Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs since 1988, the Society maintains close ties

Note: The Hong Kong Translation Society is an academic society; it does not refer members or potential persons for commercial translation undertakings. However, we disseminate information about job opportunities to our members from time to time.

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Executive Committee 2024-26

Associate Editor of TQ《翻譯季刊》副主編	Dr. LIU Kanglong 劉康龍
Scholarships Co-ordinator 獎學金統籌	Dr. Teresa Hing Suen WANG 汪卿孫
Translation Competition Co-ordinator 翻譯比賽統籌	Dr. JI Lingjie 季凌婕

Acknowledgement

Honorary Legal Advisor 義務法律顧問	Mr. Desmond CHEUNG 張德民
Honorary Auditor 義務核數師	Mr. Kenneth T. C. CHUA 蔡天助
Honorary Advisor 義務顧問	Dr. Dongping LIU 劉東屏

Message from the President

In the words of the celebrated poet and Nobel laureate Octavio Paz, “Translation is a more advanced stage of civilisation”. This profound statement underscores the pivotal role of translation in bridging cultures, fostering global understanding, and driving forward the progression of our society.

Paz’s words serve as a reminder of our noble mission in an era of rapid technological evolution. Whilst automated translation tools and digital platforms are becoming integral to our work, they have also highlighted the irreplaceable value of human expertise in capturing the full richness, cultural nuances, and subtleties of a language — an advanced stage of civilisation that technology is yet to reach.

Our profession faces an exciting blend of challenges and opportunities. The world today is more interconnected than ever. As we strive to bridge the gap between languages and cultures, our bilingual and multilingual competencies, as well as our multicultural understanding, are becoming more important than ever. As translators, we are not just linguistic experts, but cultural ambassadors creating bridges and opening new windows to the world.

Here at the Hong Kong Translation Society, we are committed to enhancing the professional work and status of translators. We consistently refine our practices to provide our members with the most current resources. Together, we aim to rise to the challenges and seize the opportunities brought about by technology. As a community, we remain grounded in our shared passion for translation and dedication to the intricate nuances of languages.

We are privileged to have you join us on this remarkable journey!

Janice Pan

President

Hong Kong Translation Society

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Directory of Honorary Fellows of the Hong Kong Translation Society

Date of conferment 頒授日期	Honorary Fellow	榮譽會士
07/10/1988	Madame Nancy CHANG*	張蘭熙*
07/10/1988	Madame YANG Jiang*	楊絳*
08/09/1989	Mr. CHENG Yang-ping*	鄭仰平*
08/09/1989	Prof. GE Baoquan*	戈寶權*
29/10/1991	Prof. Joseph S.M. LAU*	劉紹銘*
29/10/1991	Prof. LIU Ching-chih*	劉靖之*
29/10/1991	Mr. XIAO Qian*	蕭乾*
29/10/1991	Mr. YEH Chun-chan*	葉君健*
29/10/1991	Prof. YU Kuang-chung*	余光中*
29/10/1991	Prof. ZHANG Guruo*	張谷若*
07/10/1994	Dr. John T. S. CHEN*	陳佐舜*
07/10/1994	Prof. CHI Pang-yuan*	齊邦媛*

* Deceased 已辭世