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Aina, Sun; Fang, Ng Chwee; Subramanlam, Vijayaletchumy A/P; Abdul Ghani, Che Ann Binti – Arab World English Journal, 2022
The translation of political discourse differs from the translation of texts in non-political contexts in which political discourse is highly profiled in terms of political sensitivity and policy orientation. It may potentially influence global peace and security. Understanding the features of translating China's political discourse from Chinese…
Descriptors: Translation, Chinese, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Zhang, Yuejiao – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2013
This article examines the influential Chinese science book "Brush Talks from Dream Brook," written by Shen Kuo in the 11th century. I suggest that "Brush Talks" reveals a tension between institutionalized science and science in the public, and a gap between the making of scientific knowledge and the communication of such…
Descriptors: Technical Writing, Writing Strategies, Scientific and Technical Information, Asian History
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Sisco, Lisa A.; Yu, Na – Business Communication Quarterly, 2010
In this analysis the authors introduce three memos announcing layoffs in Chinese companies. The three memos, translated from Chinese, are from: (1) Hewlett Packard China, an American company doing business in China; (2) UT Starcom, founded in China; and (3) Rizhao Steel, one of China's largest steel manufacturers. Comparing the Chinese and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Job Layoff, Business Communication, Rhetoric