Study of Translation in Premier Wen Jiabao’s Speeches in Press Conferences.docVIP

Study of Translation in Premier Wen Jiabao’s Speeches in Press Conferences 　　It is considerably well known that the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao is a learned and refined man and use a lot quotes of ancient Chinese prose in his speech to enrich the meaning of his words. The same situation can also be applied to his speech in external news conferences during which words of wisdom sparkles. It is believed that those quotes of Premier Wen and his interpreter’s concise translation contributes a lot to convey national Chinese culture as well as set up a significant international image of China， which plays a considerable part in enhancing the soft power of China. Since China has enjoyed a rapid and comprehensive development of economy and technology in recent decades and has had an increasing impact upon international affairs， the issue concerning setting a powerful and reasonable self image is getting more and more important ＼ urgent. To improve a country’s soft power is certainly an aspect of national image which will lead China towards a powerful country that is helpful for the peace and development of the whole world. 　　First let us focus on some famous quotes and their interpretations： 　　政如农功，日夜思之，思其始而成其终 　　I work for a thorough planning from the start， and I’m determined to carry it through to a successfully end. 　　骨肉之亲，析而不殊 　　We are compatriots， and I believe brothers though geographically apart， will always be bound by their blood ties. 　　华山再高，顶有过路 　　No matter how high the mountain is one can always ascend to its top. 　　亦余心之所向兮，虽九死其尤未悔 　　For the ideal that I hold dear to my heart， I’d not regret a thousand times to die. 　　人或加讪，心无疵兮 　　My conscience stays untainted in spite of rumors and slanders from the outside. 　　兄弟虽有小忿，不废懿亲 　　Differences between brothers can not sever their blood ties. 　　苟利国家生死以，岂因祸福避趋之 　　One should uphold his country’s interest with his life， he should not do things just to pursue his personal gains and he should not be evaded res